Account Executive

NTT•Redmond, WA

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will join the Global IP Network (GIN) team at NTT. NTT’s Global IP Network is one of the world's largest Tier 1 global IP backbones, spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania on a single autonomous system number AS2914. As a top wholesale IP provider globally, our network has received many international recognitions, including Best Global Wholesale Carrier, Best North American Wholesale Carrier and Wholesale Operator of the Year, among others. The Account Executive is responsible for generating new revenue from the sale of IP transit services and other value-added services, to ISPs and Internet-centric companies, both domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of Salesforce (SFDC)
A track record of over-achieving sales results
Thorough understanding of the underlying technologies and economics of the Internet
Must be familiar with technical requirements of Internet-centric companies
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Must be able to efficiently communicate to senior management both within and outside the company
Ability to prepare and deliver professionally structured and written customer proposals with limited supervision
Ability to work efficiently with finance, sales engineering, legal, and IP engineering resources
Flexibility to work outside of standard 8am-5pm local time zone hours
Four-year degree or related sales experience
Proven track record of success in lead generation, hunting, acquisition focused B2B sales
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional work experience and 1-2 years of high-tech sales experience, preferably selling to wholesale consumers of bandwidth
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals
Excellent skills in solution-oriented, business-value based qualification
Strong sales, written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Good knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
Good knowledge of Salesforce.com or similar CRM

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel up to 25%, or as needed

Responsibilities

Execute lead generation activities to identify and engage prospects, aiming to achieve new sales in line with monthly booking targets
Responsible for identifying new business opportunities within a defined market segment and/or region by generating net incremental MRR (NIMRR) sales of GE, 10GE, 100GigE ports and value-added services.
Prepare commercial and technical service proposals and ensure such proposals are technically and commercially sound
Development and maintenance of strong relationships with business executives in prospect and customer organizations
Development of a quarterly business plan consistent with department objectives
Track, manage, and report ongoing activity in SFDC and otherwise required, relative to the role and quarterly business plan
Responsible for participating and successfully completing all company-wide mandates/training in a timely manner
Complies with all Ethics and professional standards
Complies with all corporate and organizational security policies and guidelines
Abides by all policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned