Account Executive I - Military Veterans
at Hawaiian Telcom
Job Purpose:
The Account executive plays the lead role in consulting clients about new technology. The position is the primary contact for all face-to-face sales efforts for strategic products and services to business customers. The Account Executive is responsible for growing revenue from their customer base through relationships and consulting skills. Account Executives will be the primary contact for all communications directly with clients and prospects, understand their needs, and recommend and services. Success in this role is dependent on a strong relationship with executive presence and understanding of strategic customers (50-1000 employees). The Account Executive coordinates internally the discussion between technical, support and other resources to properly scope opportunities and meet the needs of our customers.
Essential Functions:
- · Driving all aspects of the sales process to specific customers within the assigned strategic client baseBuild senior level relationships (C-level; Director, VP) within existing client accounts and new prospective organizations
- · Professionally and effectively communicate solutions to existing customers and new prospects through presentations, written proposals, RFP responses and regular business correspondence
- · Constantly refresh insight, knowledge and understanding of IT technology industry, solutions and strategies.Investigate, research and seek information that will lead to a successful sales strategy that creates a selling advantage for a targeted opportunity
- · Comprehend and apply product strategies and solutions to develop existing customer and new prospect business development plansLink and apply IT technologies to identified and targeted business outcomes for existing customers and new prospects.
- · Create compelling solutions that satisfy customer business outcomes that are differentiated to position as the desired or preferred partner and solution providerCreate sound financial proposals that meet business expectations and win deals
- · Collaboration and teamwork in the execution of all assignments, roles and responsibilities
- · Engage key vendors to develop joint account and market development opportunities leading to new solutions and revenue sources
- · Creates Strategic Account Plan documentation for top 5 customer accounts to identify current sale opportunities, internal SWOT analysis to further evolve and mature selling cycles.
Education:
Four years of College resulting in a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Relevant Work Experience:
- 6 to 7 years of experience is a plus, but not required
- 3-5 years of B2B Sales ExperienceThrives in Competitive EnvironmentTechnology
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- · 5+ years of IT industry solution selling experience with a proven track record of overachievement of assigned financial goals.
- · Ability to engage with prospects, understand their pain points and challenges and find areas where our organization can provide solutions.
- · Ability to qualify prospect opportunities in order to decide if further investment in time is warranted Proficient at learning new technology and the ability to effectively demonstrate it in a Sales setting A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues Strong ability to be self-directed regarding learning and discovery
- · Strong use of CRM tools for planning and executing business plans Excellent verbal and written communication skills and planning/scheduling abilities.
- · Excellent computer skills, comfort with technology, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Current Relationship and business a plus, but not necessary.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
- While the Account Executive does not have direct reports, managing multiple support resources and overlays is critical to success.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $77,000
Honolulu, HI
Over the last two decades our mission has evolved dramatically. First in the area of communications – Internet, wireless, and data transmission – and then into broader digital applications that improve our customers’ worlds every day, whether they’re residential, business or government. Hawaiian Telcom has become deeply engaged in a wide variety of new products and services. From the fiber that feeds your 4G wireless network to digital television. From VoIP Hosted Voice to virtual colocation. From enabling new office towers with fiber for greater connectivity to laying new undersea cables across the Pacific to Asia. Today, Hawaiian Telcom is offering 1 Gig broadband service, providing state-of-the-art cloud services for businesses, and expanding Hawaii’s largest next-generation fiber network. We employ more than 1,200 technology, communications and customer service professionals.
We serve Hawai‘i, our home. And we’ll continue to serve Hawai‘i as we grow and expand.