Account Executive - Sled

Job Description:

As an Account Executive you will increase ePlus’ revenue and market presence through effective selling into past, current and targeted customers.  You will achieve growth objectives through prospecting, lead response and relationship building. You will evaluate customers’ needs and lead a team to develop a solution from concept to implementation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Achieve growth objectives through prospecting, lead response, and relationship building with Mid-Tier and Fortune 1000 companies
• Daily interface with existing customer base (NE State Agencies and Higher Education SLED)
• Highly desired  - New England NASPO Contract/procurement experience (e-rate, Costars a plus)
• Qualify business opportunities by identifying scope of projects and initiatives, decision makers, stakeholders, and overall scope of opportunity
• Develop new account relationships
• Maintain and grow existing client revenues through cross-selling of ePlus core competencies
• Establish and maintain manufacturer/partner relationships to develop joint sales opportunities
• Develop and implement quarterly account marketing plan
• Provide monthly forecast and quarterly reviews for assigned territory
• Conduct business in a professional, competent and ethical manner
• 30% business travel is required

Your Corporate Responsibilities: 

Internal Control responsibilities vary by role and are subject to change. Please discuss your individual internal control responsibilities with your immediate supervisor on a regular basis.

• Handle confidential matters and information professionally
• Conduct business in a professional, competent and ethical manner
• Adhere to corporate policies and procedures

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of e-business solutions environment
• Must demonstrate ability to qualify, penetrate, and close new accounts
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving and time management skills
• Proven ability to leverage subject matter experts to further the sales process
• Possess ability to work independently

Education and Experience: 

• Proven success selling to Managed Accounts at the CXO and VP level
• BA/BS in Business, Management, Computer Science or Engineering fields preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience includes selling technology solutions including wireless, security, IP Telephony, software, etc.
• VAR commercial sales experience preferred, at companies such as CDW, Insight, GTSI, IronBow, WorldWide Technologies, etc.

Position Specifics:

The base salary range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $80,000 to $100,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions and discretionary bonuses, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed at: https://www.eplus.com/about-us/careers/eplus-benefits.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Physical Requirements of Position:

Ability of finger dexterity to be used primarily to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together. Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and / or fingers. Speech ability must be at a level where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing ability must be at a level to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Visual ability must be average with ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery. Physical strength for sedentary work with sitting most of the time. May have to exert or lift up to 10 – 20 pounds of force occasionally.

ePlus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ePlus promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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