Special Events Account Executive (50163)

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Seattle 980 - Lakewood, WA 98499 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Job Category: Sales Responsibilities Establish, grow and maintain effective relationships with assigned accounts Answer incoming sales calls, written inquiries and inbound requests Develop and maintain relationships with special events clients Utilize all available tools to gain leads; i.e. Salesforce, local neighborhood, local journals, referrals, etc. Present company products and services to both current and prospective clients Prepare price quotes to new and existing clients Attend networking and industry events to help promote the AFR brand Cross-sell other areas of furniture rental (i.e. event, office, tradeshow, etc.) Assist in collections efforts for all assigned Special Events Accounts Resolve any customer concerns in an expeditious and tactful manner (negotiation skills are always a bonus) Review and report complaints received from customers and recommend corrective action to management Collaborate with the inside sales team (Event Sales Consultant). Work together to meet monthly sales goals. Provide excellent customer service in person, over the phone and over email, to ensure happy, and return customers. Identify and research potential sales leads to visit, along with leads generated by the inside sales team. Conduct 40 pre-planned in person meetings with existing and potential clients every month (10 per week), recorded with notes in CRM, with future tasks indicated for follow up. Create a 12-month business plan, with core objectives and quarterly initiatives to follow throughout the year in order to meet minimum level of in-person meetings, networking events, and maximize market share. Enter information related to potential leads and existing clients Create presentations for clients' individual event needs, as well as in-person meetings. Help clients design their event using furniture, and suggest alternative options based on theme, budget, availability, and style. Communicate rental policies to clients. Manage client expectations with clear and consistent communication. Attend all Sales/Ops weekly meetings Attend 3-5 networking events per month Participate in monthly calls with regional sales team, be open to discussing change, growth, and improvement, and willing to participate in training to better succeed at this role. Assist in communication with clients related to aging and billing. Skills Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Solid computer skills (Salesforce and Microsoft knowledge preferred) Customer service, interpersonal and negotiation skills Organization, planning and time management skills Stellar networking skills Excels in new account business development Experience in sales calls and in-person presentations Education & Training Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience Two or more years of outside sales success #J-18808-Ljbffr American Furniture Rentals