Sales Account Executive

Wilmington Prints

Full-time - Entry Level

About the position

The Sales Account Executive position is a contract role with a successful textile company that has been in business for 50 years. The role involves meeting customers, assisting them in finding products, and upselling new offerings. The successful candidate will undergo a two-week on-the-job training program and will then travel with a Senior Sales Person to gain hands-on experience in the field. After training, the candidate will be assigned their own territory, covering multiple states, and will be expected to visit an average of 50+ customers per season.

Responsibilities

• Schedule sales appointments and activities
• Promote products/services to new and existing customers
• Close sales by means of excellent customer service and salesmanship
• Develop strategies for more effective sales closing, share with team
• Maintain positive business and customer relationships to prolong customer lifetime value
• Prioritize and/or escalate client questions and concerns to increase client satisfaction
• Source and develop client referrals
• Track personal appointments, status reports, and sales
• Meet or exceed monthly sales goals
• Continuously improve through feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is a must
• 2+ years' direct sales experience
• 4+ years experience a plus
• Experience working with sales volumes greater than $200,000
• Willingness to travel

Benefits

• Company car
• On-the-job training