Strategic Account Executive:

Knology Of Huntsville; Hillandale (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Broadband discounts

Job summary

WOW! is hiring a Strategic Account Executive to generate new sales revenue and promote our data and voice solutions by identifying, initiating contact with, and qualifying potential customers.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in strategic telecommunications sales, plus experience with RFPs and presenting to executives. Expect 40–60% travel and a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in Strategic Accounts Telecommunications or equivalent
• Proven ability to prospect, qualify and close complex deals
• Experience with RFP processes and executive-level presentations

Responsibilities

• Strategize and work with the Account Manager to penetrate targeted accounts
• Identify, prospect, and close new accounts with defined base of customers
• Develop and close incremental sales with strategic products for assigned customers
• Lead WOW! resources to support customer relationships
• Present professionally to C-Level executives
• Manage a sales module of 50+ customers and maintain a healthy funnel
• Provide weekly 30/60/90-day forecasts and use Salesforce for visibility

Skills

Strategic selling

Account management

Telecom industry knowledge

RFP responses

Salesforce.com

C-level presentations

Financial metrics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or related field

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

WOW! is currently hiring a Strategic Account Executive!

WOW! is one of the nation's leading brands in keeping our world connected through the Internet, TV, and Phone. The Strategic Account Executive position is responsible for generating new sales revenue and promoting WOW!’s complex data and voice solutions by identifying, initiating contact with, and qualifying new potential customers.

Let us tell you about the perks! Be part of a company whose core values include respect, integrity, spirit of service, and accountability!

• Salary: $80,000/year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k with a company match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
• Significant discounts on broadband packages for employees residing in our service areas.

What YOU need is:

• Working knowledge of the cable, telecommunications, and data industries
• Working knowledge of financial measurements such as IRR, NPV, Fixed Cost, and Variable Cost
• Experience with identifying, prospecting, and penetrating defined base of accounts.
• Experience maintain and growing existing relationships with strategic base.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the business and economic models associated with strategic customers who require customized/complex solutions.
• Possess an intuitive understanding of the telecommunication business from a technical, economic, and regulatory standpoint.
• Experience writing and responding to RFP requests strongly preferred.
• Must be self-motivated, with excellent time management, organizational skills and complex problem solving.
• Must have excellent oral, written, and proven presentation skills.
• Strong level of competency with technologies such as MPLS, Security Services, VOIP, VPN’s, IP, VPLS, Ethernet, Ethernet Private Line, DWDM, and dark fiber leases
• Microsoft Office Salesforce.com E Rate Data Source (QueryBob) (preferred, not required as we will/can train)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years’ experience in the Strategic Accounts Telecommunications industry OR equivalent combination of education and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Be strategic and work closely with the Account Manager to go wide and deep into the targeted account by selling a full suite of complex data and voice solutions ensuring close alignment with the complex needs of the customer.
• Prospect, develop, negotiate with, and close new accounts within a defined, targeted customer base.
• Develop, maintain, and close all incremental sales with strategic products for assigned customers.
• Lead and orchestrate WOW! resources and personnel in support of the customer relationship.
• Present professionally to and engage with C-Level executives.
• Understand and navigate a complex sales process.
• Manage a sale module of at least 50 customers and maintain a funnel in line with company expectations.
• Deliver and maintain required monthly quota established by the department Strategic Manager Provide accurate weekly 30/60/90day sales forecasts.
• Use Salesforce to improve effectiveness of sales efforts and give visibility to leadership.
• Actively maintain and present account plans of assigned customer base.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to talk, hear, use hands to type, handle objects, and paperwork. Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder. Required to use close vision and be able to focus. Ability to travel to customer sites 40-60% of the work week is required. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the standards of our insurance company.

Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WOW! we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

WOW! is one of the nation's largest Internet, cable, and phone providers. While we've grown a lot since we started, in the last 20 years we haven't forgotten our roots. WOW! has a deep, rich heritage of delivering the best experiences to our customers and we've worked hard to keep it that way. WOW!ing our customers is in our DNA. We are committed to putting our customers and team members first. So what does that mean for the people who come to work with us? It means you can make a difference while you grow your career at WOW!. When you join WOW!, you're joining a team that strives to delight our customers in everything we do; that goes the extra mile for those we serve. We're for being different - in a good way. Whether it's through showing respect, making things easy, or providing pleasant surprises, we're for building a culture that WOW! employees and customers truly love. We'd love for you to be a part of our team. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users.

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