We have an immediate opening for an Account Executive. Full-time, competitive wage commission full benefits, including 401k. This is an outbound sales position helping various businesses and property owners in the Des Moines metro area.
GENERAL PURPOSE
To grow a new and existing customer base.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*Lighting and sign knowledge desirable but not necessary.
*Excellent problem solving and organization skills.
*Very deliberate and effective communication and follow-through with existing and prospective customers by phone
*Able to communicate complicated technical issues, with effective presentation skills.
*Self-motivated and flexible to work with negligible supervision.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Demonstrate a professional image of the company at all times and ask for referrals.
MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*Good interpersonal and communication skills.
*Should be able to work as a team member.
*Should have negotiation skills to deal with different kinds of customers.
*Able to meet deadlines along with working under pressure.
*Highly innovative and proactive.
*Capable to give quick and accurate response to questions.
*Should be able to handle varied tasks.
*Maintain an organized, clean and professional work area at all times.
NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS
Small and large businesses that have signs and/or lighting
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Lighting, electrical, sign experience or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the ability to fulfill all job responsibilities.
*Excellent verbal communication skills
*Willingness to call dozens of warm and cold leads provided every day
*Computer skills including email, database/POS software, web searches, etc.
*Basic math understanding and calculating
*Ability to read instructions and find information in government, property and other documents
*Training provided by company
PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
There are no major physical demands for this position, but it does require the ability to drive, have a valid drivers license, and possess a good driving record.
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Ernie Segebart