Technology Account Executive - 4171

Benchmark IT, a leading technology consulting and recruitment firm in the NY Metro area, has an outstanding opportunity for a Technology Account Executive in our Stamford, CT headquarters. We operate in Hybrid mode, 1 day/week in the office and 4 days/week from home.

We’re looking for candidates with a minimum of 2 years technical sales or account management experience to join our team, working and learning from the best in a supportive, ethical and fun environment.

What’s in it for you:

· Base salary plus unlimited commission plan

· Full benefits including 401K

· Comprehensive training with industry-leading tools and techniques

· Career advancement opportunities

Here’s your day to day:

· Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities by contacting and visiting clients and prospects.

· Generate sales leads utilizing social and professional media platforms, along with your own network.

· Convert leads into qualified prospects and clients through your persistent ability to connect via phone calls, emails, and referrals.

· Work with internal recruiting team to vet and select top candidates and ensure they are the right technical and cultural fit for your clients.

· Ongoing account management and contact with all managerial levels and roles within the client company.

· Serve as client advisor regarding IT industry staffing trends and staffing mix.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the team:

· Ability to confidently identify and engage with all levels of IT decision makers.

· Strong, persistent, and diplomatic sales and customer service skills.

· Excellent listening, written, presentation and negotiation skills

· Confident and engaging interpersonal and people skills.

· Strong personal initiative to follow up and close business

· Ability to thrive in and contribute to a team environment.

Here’s what will make you stand out:

· Understanding of the tech marketplace

· Sophisticated understanding of all social media platforms

· Proven track record of meeting and exceeding goals.

· Willingness to learn and implement new techniques that are necessary for success.

Required Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree or higher

· 2 years in technology sales, recruiting, staffing or related business-to-business technology sales field