Senior Account Executive - Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States
Senior Account Executive - Chicago page is loaded Senior Account Executive - Chicago Apply locations USA - Remote - Illinois time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JOBREQ-26171 We are excited that you are interested in employment opportunities at Fusion!
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Job Description:
Summary:
The primary responsibilities for this position are to prospect, present, and sell technically advanced products and services to new small, medium-sized business and large enterprise customers, thereby generating new revenue. The Senior Account Executive will help in running customer solutions more efficiently and securely to achieve their domestic and global goals. This position will uncover their most pressing challenges—whether it’s helping them protect their information to make it more secure, cloud computing, or tailored network solutions to increase efficiency—we can help. The full portfolio of our enterprise services will be in your toolkit for you to craft an unbeatable solution to address the most pressing client needs. You’ll use your energy and expertise to develop and deliver unique packages that won’t just satisfy your clients but delight them.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)
Generate and develop new customer accounts to increase revenue by cold calling, utilizing existing business partners and attending networking events
Responsible for generating leads and developing a client base by marketing our products in a defined territory
Be a trusted advisor to prospective customers
Understand client needs by tailoring custom solutions through consultative selling
Responding to RFPs, making compelling business cases, and contracting for work
Collaborating with internal and external partners from sale through implementation.
Use business savvy and problem-solving skills to help customers understand opportunities to serve their own customers, save resources, secure information, and sustain systems
Streamline processes and effectively managing sales activities and forecasting
Manage contact records and customer relationships by utilizing tools and resources, offer suggestions for driving efficiency and productive interactions with customers, and develop one’s own sales technique within our consultative, solutions focused sales model
Mentor Account Executives when applicable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
A high energy, dynamic personality with a sense of urgency, and a strong commitment to working within a team-oriented environment
Effective communication skills via phone, email, and in person. Strong listening skills are a must
Self-motivation and strong goal orientation, with a disciplined work ethic
A demonstrated ability to quickly form business relationships with executive level professionals
A “hunter’s mentality” – a strong desire and ability to seek, generate, and acquire new sales opportunities.
Ability to be an expert on enterprise offerings and knowing what the competition is doing
Knowledge of Salesforce a plus
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred
3-5 years of B2B sales experience is required.
Experience selling UCaaS and CCaaS is required.
Experience selling Microsoft solutions is highly desirable
A demonstrated interest in technology and working knowledge of computers and networking
About Us Fusion Connect is a leading technology service provider to small, mid-sized, enterprise, and wholesale businesses. We meet the needs of business customers that are underserved by other providers by offering a diverse portfolio of integrated technology solutions coupled with a relentless focus on customer service.
Our mission is to provide high-quality, reliable communications, broadband, cloud and IT services to business customers at the best possible value while giving each of our clients the personal attention they deserve.
Fusion Connect is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Fusion Connect makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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