Account Executive

Konica Minolta Business Solutions; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Konica Minolta Business Solutions is seeking Sales Executives to drive in-person sales of print solutions across a defined territory. This field-based role emphasizes traveling within the territory, meeting clients at their locations, and building lasting relationships to close opportunities.

The ideal candidate is early in their sales career or a recent graduate with strong communication and problem-solving skills, plus a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities with creativity and logic.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory for in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Learn and market our full suite of print solutions and services
• Build a customer base through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and in-person engagement
• Field-meeting prospects and customers face-to-face at their places of business within the assigned territory to advance and close sales opportunities
• Deliver solution-focused presentations and engage in consultative discussions to solve issues and uncover client needs
• Collaborate closely with team members and leadership to develop and refine sales strategies
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities and progress deals through the sales cycle
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly prospecting and sales goals
• Record customer insights and sales interactions to ensure accurate tracking and follow-up
• Attend in-office training sessions, team-building activities and customer events as needed; field-based selling remains the primary duty.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-facing

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Learning agility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Konica Minolta, a leading global provider of innovative print and technology solutions, is seeking motivated and energetic Sales Executives to join our winning team. In this role, your primary duty is to make sales and obtain customer commitments for products and services through in-person, face-to-face engagement with prospects and customers at their places of business within an assigned territory. This position is customarily and regularly engaged in field-based selling and spends the majority of time away from company offices. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals in the earlier stages of their sales careers, including recent graduates and those seeking to establish themselves in the print solutions industry. We provide a global brand, comprehensive training, a culture of supportive teamwork, and opportunities for continuous learning and growth. From day one, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, celebrates wins together, and learns from challenges within a culture that rewards initiative, drive and growth

Responsibilities

• Learn and market our full suite of print solutions and services
• Build a customer base through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and in-person engagement
• Customarily and regularly work in the field-meeting prospects and customers face-to-face at their places of business throughout the assigned territory-to advance and close sales opportunities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to support sales efforts
• Deliver solution-focused presentations and engage in consultative discussions to solve issues and uncover client needs
• Collaborate closely with team members and leadership to develop and refine sales strategies
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities and progress deals through the sales cycle
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly prospecting and sales goals
• Record customer insights and sales interactions to ensure accurate tracking and follow-up as incidental to and in support of outside sales activities
• Attend in-office training sessions, team-building activities and customer events as needed; field-based selling remains the primary duty.

Qualifications

• Influential and professional communication and presentation skills
• Effective problem-solving capabilities; handle challenges with creativity and logic
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Resilient and adaptable to a dynamic, fast-paced business environment
• Receptive to guidance and continuous improvement
• Demonstrates strong technology aptitude with a passion for continuous learning and goal achievement
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support and learn from others
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a customer facing role (sales development, account support, customer success support, renewals support, or similar) highly desirable
• Ability to customarily and regularly travel within the assigned territory to conduct in person customer/prospect meetings and field-based selling.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for daily field travel within assigned territory
• Exhibits our corporate values of Open & Honest, Customer-Centric, Innovative, Passionate, Inclusive & Collaborative, Accountable

EOE Statement

Konica Minolta is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Konica Minolta est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'egalite d'acces a l'emploi et de l'action positive. Nous considerons tous les candidats qualifies pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de couleur, de religion, de croyance, d'origine nationale, de sexe, de grossesse, d'age, d'orientation sexuelle, de statut de personne transgenre, d'identite de genre, de handicap, d'alienation ou de citoyennete, d'etat civil ou de partnership, d'informations genetiques, de statut de veteran ou de toute autre caracteristique protegee par les lois applicables

Solutions d'affaires Konica Minolta (Canada) Ltee. est un employeur d'opportunite egale.