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Universal Data Inc

IT Sales Consultant

Universal Data Inc, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Location:

New Orleans, LA (Hybrid)

Department:

Sales

Reports To:

VP of Sales & Marketing

About Universal Data, Inc. Universal Data, Inc. (UDI) is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) and IT consulting firm headquartered in New Orleans. For over 40 years, we've delivered secure, reliable, and scalable IT solutions for growing organizations across healthcare, construction/engineering, financial services, government, and professional services.

Our mission is simple:

empower businesses with technology that drives security, efficiency, and growth.

We combine deep technical expertise, a high-touch customer experience, and a modern cybersecurity-first approach to help clients achieve real, measurable outcomes.

Position Summary The

Account Executive (AE)

is responsible for driving new monthly recurring revenue (MRR) by identifying, engaging, and closing net-new business opportunities. This role is ideal for a consultative, high-energy sales professional who understands the value of managed IT, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and cloud transformation - and who thrives in a fast-paced, fun environment.

As an AE at UDI, you will leverage a consultative sales framework, and position UDI as a strategic business partner.

Key Responsibilities New Business Development

Prospect, qualify, and build pipeline within assigned territories and verticals

Use industry insights to educate prospects on gaps, risks, and opportunities

Conduct discovery meetings to understand business challenges, IT maturity, compliance requirements, and organizational drivers

Deliver UDI's value proposition clearly, confidently, and tailored to each buyer persona (CFO, COO, CEO, IT leadership)

Sales Process Execution

Develop solution proposals for Managed Services and project services

Lead proposal reviews and technical scoping calls with internal engineering support

Maintain strong pipeline hygiene and deal management in CRM

Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual MRR targets

Pause or disqualify low-fit opportunities to maintain pipeline quality

Relationship Building

Build credibility with executive-level decision makers through professionalism, industry expertise, and business acumen

Foster long-term relationships with prospects and centers of influence

Attend networking events, lunch-and-learns, industry associations, chambers, and vertical niche groups

Collaborate closely with the other departments to ensure smooth handoff and ongoing satisfaction

Market & Industry Awareness

Maintain strong understanding of UDI's portfolio, pricing, SLAs, and competitive advantages

Stay aware of MSP industry trends, cybersecurity threats, and compliance-driven opportunities (HIPAA, CMMC, SEC, FTC Safeguards)

Identify vertical-specific needs and tailor messaging using UDI's positioning frameworks

Required Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of B2B sales experience

Proven experience carrying and meeting a revenue quota

Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation

Understanding of managed IT services, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 solutions

Familiarity with CRM systems

Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to manage a full sales cycle independently

Ability to build relationships with financial and operational stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience selling in industries such as healthcare, construction, financial services, legal, or government

Understanding of MSP operational frameworks (NOC/SOC, ticketing, SLAs, QBRs/EBRs)

Knowledge of compliance frameworks like HIPAA, CMMC, NIST, CIS, SEC, or FTC

Prior experience executing the Challenger or Solution Selling methodology

What We Offer

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO, holidays, and flexible hybrid work options

Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development

A supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused culture

Opportunity to sell solutions that truly impact the way organizations operate

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