Client Executive

ConvergeOne; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ConvergeOne is seeking a Client Executive in Chicago, Illinois, responsible for selling products and services in the C1 portfolio. The role involves developing client relationships, achieving sales targets, conducting C-level discussions, and providing innovative solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in direct sales within communications and data technology, with a proven ability to work with executives. The position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $120,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct selling experience in communications and data technology.
• Ability to call on and work directly with C level executives.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales consultation and manage client activity in collaboration and enterprise networking.
• Establish and develop business with clients in assigned sectors.
• Conduct C-level business discussions and facilitate client solutions.

Skills

Direct selling experience

Presentation skills

Sales ability

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Cloud solution selling

Education

4-year college degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Sales forecasting tools

Job description

Overview

Summary

The Client Executive is responsible for selling all products and services offered in the C1 portfolio. This position must meet their assigned targets consistently while seeking growth opportunities with existing clients and new logos. This is accomplished by managing and developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides sales consultation, design, support, and management of client activity involving but not limited to the collaboration, enterprise networking, data solutions and security products and services with primary focus in designated region
• Establishes, maintains, and develops business with clients and potential clients in the assigned business sectors to enhance the potential for meeting the objectives of maximum profitability and growth through effective sales and services
• Analyzes client/competition situations, client's business issues and interests, and generates a strategy that achieves business objectives
• Maintains accurate sales forecasting capability and an active reporting procedure in accordance with C1's standards
• Develops, implements, and executes a Business Plan that is consistent with short-range and long-range company objectives and assigned targets
• Conducts C-level business discussions
• Develops and maintains technical competency in all products offered including all solutions from represented manufacturers as well as professional services offered by C1
• Develops relationships (with existing as well as potential clients) that enables business growth to achieve assigned targets
• Expedites the resolution of client escalations/complaints
• Stays well informed on industry changes, participates where possible in organizations directly involved with C1's prime markets, and continually works to improve sales techniques and sales knowledge
• Fosters strong working relationships with supporting teams such as; sales support, marketing, services, purchasing/inventory to reach assigned targets
• Keeps advised on company policies, procedures, and objectives, clarifying them with manager when questions arise, and is prepared to discuss these policies with clients
• Engages and manages an end-to-end sales cycle (works with multiple cross-functional teams)
• Sells with a heavy emphasis on solutions offered by C1 that are consistent with assigned targets
• Consults innovatively to offer client solutions with technical acumen
• Facilitates new solutions to clients by being a disrupter, expanding within existing accounts, and encouraging customers to consider solutions in new ways
• Understands and identifies client needs and is a vertical expert (e.g., Public Sector, Healthcare, etc.)
• Identifies key pain points within the client base and knows how to solve them (overcome objections)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct selling experience in communications and data technology
• 4-year college degree in Business or equivalent in experience
• Ability to call on and work directly with C level executives in mid to large enterprise to close business opportunities
• Strong presentation, verbal, and communication skills
• Demonstrates sales ability and technical aptitude
• Proven track record of territory development including new business accounts
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, sales forecasting tools
• Brings existing contacts/client relationships to C1
• Experience with solution selling with a heavy emphasis on Cloud solutions, associated MS and PS services, and other solutions offered by C1
• Has been recognized by prior companies as top producer (e.g., President's Club, etc.)

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Prior experience with a solutions provider similar to C1

Additional Information

Pay Range

$85,000 - $120,000

Base pay ranges are estimated. Actual base pay will be based on education, experience, location, certifications, skill set, and any other relevant factors. Incentive/variable pay opportunities are in addition to base pay.

EEO Statement

C1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP.

Right to Work

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