Account Executive

Legrand Slovenija; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, andvis

401K match

PTO and holidays

Disability benefit plans

Parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Volunteer time

Employee Resource Group

Job summary

Legrand is seeking an Account Executive in the Integrated AV division covering Georgia and South Carolina. The role focuses on managing relationships with key integrator accounts, growing business, and coordinating cross-functionally to deliver solutions.

You will drive opportunities, present to executive teams, and travel as needed. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and is adept at positioning Legrand’s AV product lines to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management is required.
• 1–3 years of sales experience or a relevant education/experience mix.
• Experience engaging with integrators and managing key accounts is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships within assigned accounts.
• Identify opportunities to increase volume and sell new products.
• Prepare account plans and conduct business reviews.
• Coordinate with internal teams to address customer needs and support.
• Represent Legrand at trade shows and client meetings to promote products.
• Manage pipeline and update SFDC with current information.
• Educate customers on new and existing Legrand products.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Account Coordination

Verbal and Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Product/Solution Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Tools

SalesForce CRM

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive to join the Integrated AV division in Georgia and South Carolina . The Account Executive’s key responsibilities are to manage relationships key integrators accounts. They should generate new business, effectively manage current accounts, which include fostering account relationships and grow accounts at agreed levels.

Responsibilities

What Will You Do?

• Develop and maintain relationships within assigned accounts
• Find opportunities to drive more volume and sell new products at assigned accounts
• Creates accounts plans and executes business reviews
• Coordinates with TSAE to address technical needs and competitive sales support
• Coordination with the National Account Managers to support the regional offices
• Manages pipeline and keeps SFDC updated
• Actively pursue new business to penetrate and grow business; confer with potential customers regarding product needs and advise customers on types of products and design to purchase
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information in CRM tool
• Effective communication between internal departments to manage projects (i.e. Management, Technical Application Specialist, Customer Service, etc.)
• Represent Company at trade shows, trade association and client meetings to promote products
• Provide reporting to sales and product management
• Educate key customers on new and existing products
• Effectively present (strategic account) information to executive management team
• Build and strengthen relationships with key players / decision makers
• Effectively work and collaborate with fellow Legrand associates.
• Drive annual initiatives for assigned product sales targets
• Demonstrate our core values of Customer, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability.

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies:

• Relationship Building: Engages and establishes trust/credibility with key stakeholders across integrator organization
• Communication Skills: Articulates product / solution value proposition to integrators & alignment to end-user needs; intercompany communication
• Account Coordination: Understands integrator maturity, thinking strategically about tactical account planning
• Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to be customer focused and responsive to questions and needs
• Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed
• Proven ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to educate internal and external customers about new and existing products from brands; Chief, MAP, Da-Lite, Vaddio, Luxul, C2G
• Proven ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Moderate Level of product acumen
• High degree of resourcefulness

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management
• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years’ sales experience; or combination of relevant education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with specific geographical-based markets in which the position resides
• Experience using SalesForce.com CRM tool is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to make coordinated movements of the fingers for data entry on a keyboard
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• General (home) office and field sales environment
• Requires regular ground travel to customer facilities
• Employee will be engaged in customer events after hours and over the weekend
• Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 50% travel

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• high employer 401K match
• paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
• above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
• bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
• paid time off to volunteer
• active/growing Employee Resource Group network

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Legrand’s Integrated AV division delivers integrated and connected technology solutions that simplify how people communicate, collaborate, and engage. By uniting the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of audiovisual technologies, infrastructure, intelligent management platforms, and professional services, we help organizations create seamless, scalable experiences that meet today’s needs and evolve for the future.