K -12 Outside Sales Account Executive

*This is a field sales role that requires candidates to be located and willing to frequently travel to customers sites within a specific territory in Buffalo New York/ Rochester New York. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for selling corporate products or services through the achievement of opportunity-based sales goals. The Outside Sales Representative will reach his or her business targets through effective management of designated territory and physical visits to customer sites. Develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers and continually maintain a professional image of the company. Responsibilities Pro-actively, efficiently, and profitably controls the sales cycle; manages and optimizes assigned territory to achieve assigned revenue, share of wallet, business mix and new customer goals Creates comprehensive sales/business plan to cover all potential customers within assigned territory including new account development activities and expansion of existing customer revenue. Emphasis on Q1 schools in assigned territory Meets or exceeds established sales goals Builds customer loyalty by developing strong, long-lasting relationships with all decision makers within customer’s organization optimizing revenue potential Performs sales presentations and product demonstrations to promote products and services; ensures knowledge base of company’s suite of offerings and industry knowledge is up to date Prepares quotes/proposals in accordance with company policy and ensuring healthy gross profit margins. Manages customer expectations throughout the sales cycle Ensures placement of company on bid and/or qualified supplier lists for appropriate markets Places Bluum in all major industry trade shows Prepares sales forecasts/budgets and progress reports to RVP in compliance with company guidelines Ensures ethical use of company funds when traveling or incurring expenses in support of company related business Attends bid openings and provides corporate office with tabulation information Annual attendance at the company’s National Sales Meeting Requirements Proven ability and success in selling, closing, creating value, and managing a large pipeline Integrity, passion, and in-person presentational skills Entrepreneurial mind-set with hunter mentality Passionate about sales and technology delivery; ability to learn and convey technical solutions Self-driven and possesses ability to thrive in a field location Excellent organizational and follow-through skills Exceptional listening skills and verbal/written communication skills Computer/internet savvy with experience in MS Office Suite Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance Must complete necessary background checks prior to joining Ability to travel as needed Location -Buffalo New York/ Rochester New York #bhp Qualifications Education

Preferred Bachelors Experience

Preferred Previous experience in the K12 educational sales or technology field with proven track record in meeting and exceeding sales goals Sales experience Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the

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