Account Manager

Job Description: The Account Executive is responsible for achieving revenue targets within an assigned sales territory selling our full line of data center services including colocation, cloud and managed services to strategic business customers. The successful candidate will possess a solid track record of sales success and must have strong critical thinking, negotiation, organizational and time management skills. This role is ideal for someone who has a track record of success in technology sales and a consultative sales process such as Solution Selling. Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: Meet and/or exceed all quota requirements. Develop and execute sales territory plans. Determine and set the appropriate sales strategy to position and close complex sales opportunities in a competitive colocation, cloud and managed services market. Develop and build relationships with prospective customer executives, technical staff and key strategic partners. Develop technical responses and strategy for RFP’s as a member of the account team. Manage multiple priorities and multi-task effectively. Perform other duties as required and assigned. Required Qualifications: 3+ years of account executive or account manager experience A successful documented path of sales success Solid track record calling on business decision makers within the IT organization in a highly competitive market. Proven ability to build relationships throughout the customer organization. Experience selling managed services, IT Infrastructure, software-as-a-service or application hosting is ideal. Bachelor's degree or any combination of education & related experience that would demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities needed to achieve success in this position. Ability to travel to assigned territories High-energy individual with a positive attitude, good teamwork skills and exceptional customer presentation experience. Strong questioning and listening skills. Able to translate innate curiosity into account progress. Presents a professional and credible face to the customer and prospect. Self-directed, self-motivated and results oriented – possesses the drive and determination to succeed. Willing to work hard, knows how to work smart. Persistent but pragmatic: willing to be flexible and adaptable to change. Critical thinker – can address the challenges presented during sales conversation. Possess the ability to continually self-educate to maintain a broad knowledge of complex products, services and selling skills. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred Physical Requirements: Moderate to advanced keyboard usage Travel 50% of the time Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $115,000 - $125,000 . However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications. Variable Pay: This role is eligible for commission. The expected annual commission range is $90,000 - $100,000 , based on achievement of targets and other performance indicators. #LI-Hybrid Flexential participates in the E-Verify program. Please click for more information. This position has the following safety hazards: Driving (must possess valid driver’s license and insurance) Benefits of working at Flexential: Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision 401(k) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life and AD&D Short Term and Long-Term disability Flex Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave of Absence Employee Assistance ProgramWellness Program Rewards and Recognition Program Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Flexential