ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Artech Information System LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A top IT staffing firm is seeking an Account Executive specialized in Financial Services Technology based in Washington or neighboring states. The role requires strong sales skills and experience in the financial services or technology industries. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate success in solution sales. This position also involves travel and a customer-oriented approach, aimed at developing new account opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of related experience in the financial services or technology industry.
• Strong 'Hunter' sales experience.
• Ability to travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Articulate the value of a complex solution sale in technical terms.
• Understand sales barriers and overcome initial technology hurdles.
• Demonstrate sales success in attaining quota objectives.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-oriented approach

Excellent communication skills

Proactive leadership

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Account Executive - Financial Services Technology - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah

Atlanta, GA

100k

Candidates should be located in WA, OR, ID, or UT. (NCR offices)

• Strong "Hunter" sales experience.
• Proven sales success in the financial services industry or technology industry.
• Ability to travel.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, financial and/or technical discipline strongly preferred.
• 5–8 years of related experience; financial industry experience a plus.
• Proven success in solution sales environment, preferably software and/or services focused.
• Ability to articulate the value of a complex solution sale in technical terms to support our customer experience platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to understand sales barriers and overcome initial technology hurdles to close business.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Strong teaming skills and demonstrated proactive leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; must possess active listening skills as well as written and verbal skills.
• Strong communication, creative thinking and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated sales success in attaining quota objectives with demonstrated success developing new account opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the Financial industry and Solutions, or similar applications and technology.
• Experience in selling software/applications a plus.
• Experience in selling any the following soluti