Strategic Account Executive

Strategic Account Executive

The Strategic Account Executive is tasked with mastering SHI's value proposition to exceed revenue and profit goals by developing strategic sales approaches and cultivating relationships with both existing and new customers. This role involves identifying sales opportunities, collaborating with internal support teams and external partners, and effectively communicating SHI's comprehensive portfolio of solutions tailored to customer objectives. Additionally, the Account Executive is responsible for building market awareness through participation in industry events and maintaining a competitive edge by staying informed on industry trends. This position is a field position with a home office set up; however required to reside in the dedicated territory of Dallas, Texas, to support business needs.

Role Description

• Master SHI's value proposition to consistently exceed revenue and profit goals, and develop penetrating sales strategies and pricing proposals.
• Cultivate relationships with existing customers and establish new ones through targeted sales techniques, including cold calling, meetings, and networking.
• Identify and create opportunities in the sales pipeline to achieve sales targets, develop business with existing customers, and establish new customers using targeted sales techniques.
• Collaborate with sales management to identify and manage sales opportunities, aiming to meet or exceed quarterly and annual targets.
• Build proactive partnerships with internal SHI support teams and external industry partners to drive business and maintain joint selling initiatives.
• Understand customer's business objectives, IT priorities, and initiatives to provide tailored solutions.
• Position and effectively communicate SHI's portfolio of products, solutions, services, and capabilities to customers and partners.
• Be aware of SHI's industry competition and how to properly showcase our offerings and defend SHI's value to win new business.
• Foster successful cross-department relationships and engage with extended SHI support teams for identifying new business opportunities and leveraging support resources.
• Build market awareness of SHI through participation in local / regional industry events, organizations, and affiliations.
• Continuously educate oneself to remain current on industry trends, products, and market conditions.

Behaviors and Competencies

Skill Level Requirements

Other Requirements

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $120,000 - $250,000 which includes a base salary and commissions. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending. Equal Employment Opportunity M / F / Disability / Protected Veteran Status