Les Olson IT · 4 hours ago
IT Account Executive Sales
Les Olson IT is a leading technology service provider in the West, seeking a motivated IT Account Executive Sales to join their team. The role involves prospecting for new business, understanding customer needs, and proposing effective technology solutions to meet those needs.
Cyber SecurityInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Prospect for new business opportunities: cold calling, in person visits, data mining on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and online research
Conduct initial qualifying meeting. Confirm ideal customer criteria and gain a mutual understanding of customer needs and expectations relative to Office Technology offerings and LOC's ability to deliver services to meet those needs
Confirm need and gain customer commitment to move forward in the sales process
Develop proposal and presentation strategies to meet and exceed customers' requirements and expectations
Proactively develop new customer contact through networking and prospecting, reviewing leads, and participating in customers' strategic planning sessions
Achieve revenue and profit growth objectives by utilizing a consultative sales approach to secure new customers
Aggressively pursue new accounts and opportunities for new business with existing customers
Keep current on new product developments, market competition and industry trends ' provides feedback as appropriate
Qualification
Required
3+ years of successful sales experience, preferably in IT solutions, including Managed IT Services, software, or hardware
Proven ability to prospect, qualify, and close new business using a consultative sales approach
Strong understanding of business technology needs and the ability to translate them into effective solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Highly organized with strong time management skills; must be committed to maintaining an accurate, up‑to‑date CRM (Salesforce) pipeline and activity log
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment
Self‑motivated, competitive, and driven to exceed goals and expectations
Comfortable with cold calling, in‑person visits, networking, and social media research (LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter)
Ability to quickly build rapport, understand customer challenges, and propose tailored technology solutions
Strong business acumen and awareness of current industry trends, competitors, and market developments
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance are required