Strategic Account Executive

KELLEY CREATE•Tigard, OR

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kelley Create is a dynamic and innovative business technology company focused on helping partners grow their businesses and supporting the success of its co-workers. The company prides itself on exceptional customer service and is committed to driving industry growth. Kelley Create is seeking a results-driven Sales Representative to join its growing team. This role involves fostering existing and new customer relationships to expand the company's sales footprint. Sales Representatives manage large customer accounts, meet sales goals, engage in prospecting, and handle pre and post-sales activities. Ideal candidates possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and high personal expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent from a four-year college; or 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to read and respond to documents in hard copy and electronic form.
Ability to speak effectively before customers, employees, vendors, and association members.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and area.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and CRM is required.

Nice To Haves

Business-to-business sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop new customers and business opportunities within existing customer accounts utilizing the full Kelley product suite.
Develop new customer accounts through prospecting (received via direct mail, social media marketing, etc.), cold calling, and networking efforts.
Keep in contact with clients, answer their questions, and deal with complaints promptly.
Predict future market trends and develop new sales ideas. Complete accurate monthly and quarterly sales forecasts.
Create proposals and cost justifications.
Maintain CRM (Sales Chain) with an accurate account of prospects and activity to maintain sales funnel to achieve sales quota.
Complete customer surveys and current application assessments.
Engage support teams (DocuWare, Mailing, IT) to assist as needed.
Prepare sales presentations and product demonstrations and present solutions to C-level contact and appropriate staff.
Complete necessary paperwork for financing and equipment orders.
Work closely with administrative, service team, and delivery coordinator to successfully complete orders, schedule installation, and meet all customer needs.
Participate in open house and networking events.
Attend manufacturer training and maintain a working knowledge of the product suite.
Train new users in equipment as needed.
Perform work on weekends and evenings as needed to meet applicable deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.