Account Executive

Job description

Tusker is a mid-market IT solutions provider that blends a broad portfolio of advisory, professional, managed and lifecycle technology solutions with a focus on building long-term client partnerships through a combination of IT expertise and highly personalized service. The firm operates from multiple regional hubs, serving clients ranging from local organizations to national brands. We are seeking a talented, driven Account Executive in the Greater Boston area to primarily serve in a new logo acquisition role — you’ll be responsible for prospecting, cold outreach, and closing deals with new clients. ### Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Develops and maintains relationships with influential end-users, purchasing contacts and executive level decision-makers. - Enters pertinent data on new customers as well as prospective customers into company database. - Qualifies sales opportunities through discovery/assessment. Identifies who the Buying influencers are, who has the Authority to make the financial decision, performs a Needs Analysis and obtains the Timeline for when the system must be in place. - Demonstrates products and solutions utilizing product demo programs and by working with technical staff to set up solution demonstrations at Tusker, customer site and/or via the web. - Works with inside sales to quote prices. - Works with the accounting department to provide credit terms. - Closes sale and prepares required sales documentation (sales order, contracts, SOWs, signed authorizations from clients, etc.). - Puts together a Statement of Work (SOW) outlining the solution we are providing along with a description of the project including terms and conditions of the purchase. - Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of product availability and company's delivery and installation timetables. - Visits client base regularly to ensure customer is satisfied, uncover new opportunities, and ensure adequate maintenance exists on current purchases. - Investigates and resolves customer issues with service, installation and/or deliveries. - Meet performance standards of the department (goals & objectives) ### Knowledge, Educaton & Experience - Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and/or five plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Good working knowledge of computers and related peripherals as well as good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional software. - Various manufacturer sales certifications will need to be maintained (i.e., Microsoft, Novell, Cisco, Citrix, etc.) - Current driver’s license with good driving history - Reliable vehicle with personal auto/lability insurance is required ### Compensation Base salary starting at $100,000 per year, plus a generous commission based on plan.