Sales Account Executive - Minneapolis, MN

MedStar Health; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sales Account Executive for a remote position based in Minnesota. The role involves promoting and selling analytical services to clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention within an assigned territory. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in business or a related field and have relevant sales experience.

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year

7 paid holidays per year

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Two years of sales experience required.
• Understanding of sales principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable sales laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and sells company services within assigned territory.
• Maintains customer records and negotiates terms of sales.
• Visits customer sites to evaluate needs and promote services.

Skills

Sales effectiveness

Customer problem resolution

Project team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

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Sales Account Executive

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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About Us

Pace Analytical Services

Pace makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.

All Locations

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Job Description

This is a remote Sales Account Executive position located in Minnesota from Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for promoting and selling Pace Analytical services within an assigned territory, leveraging relationships and ensuring customer retention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Increases Market Share through new business growth and increases Wallet Share of existing customers in assigned territory.


• Visits customer establishments to evaluate needs or to promote services as needed.


• Maintains customer records using automated systems.


• Negotiates prices or terms of sales or service agreements; quotes prices, credit terms or other bid specifications.


• Contacts new or existing customer to discuss how specific products/services can meet their needs


• Provides guidance and develops recommendations on product/service features based and analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of capabilities and limitations to meet customer requirements.


• Assists with receiving customer feedback and coordinating resources and responses as required.


• Interprets and applies department policies and procedures and assists with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.


• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.


• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business, chemistry, geology, environmental science, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of sales experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Valid Driver's License

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• Principles, practices and techniques of sales effectiveness.


• Various understanding of sales programs, policies and procedures.


• Methods to resolve sales and customer problems, questions and concerns.


• Various understanding of applicable sales laws, codes and regulations.


• Understanding of various testing tools, equipment, and processing.


• Computer applications and systems related to work.


• Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.


• Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective and appropriate operations.


• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Performing sales duties in a variety of assigned areas.


• Serving as a team member and the development and management of projects.


• Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.


• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.


• Preparing account reports, correspondence and other written materials.


• Using initiative and independent judgment within established department guidelines.


• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.


• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.


• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mobility to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is done remotely in a secure in-home office setting. Work is subject to travel for training and/or conferences on rare occasions.

Additional Information

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Range

Compensation: $50,000 per year + commission