Strategic Account Executive at Merchology

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

B2B sales, Account management, Sales pipeline management, CRM, Business acumen, Persuasive communication, Relationship building, Market research, Strategic planning, Presentation skills, E-commerce sales, Lead generation, Negotiation, Business writing, Project management

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Description Mur-chol-uh-jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world. Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchFam at our facility in Plymouth. Come see why we are a three-time Star Tribune Top Workplaces award winner! Merchology seeks a Strategic Account Executive (SAE) for our Sales team. Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Sales Account Executive is a critical role to position our company to be the favorite gifting partner of businesses everywhere. Following onboarding, an SAE will be assigned their book of business (20 to 30 accounts) and their established sales quota. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES A successful Strategic Account Executive will: Have a proactive sales approach, embodying a 'hunter' mentality: Hunters in the sales industry have excellent persuasive skills and understand how to connect easily with potential clients. This person is the first point of contact for new clients, so it's essential for them to be personable and confident Complete weekly engagements with new and repeat customers, including proactive outreaches via email, phone calls, web meetings, and in person meetings. Meet or exceed monthly quota and achieve year over year growth of assigned accounts Successfully sell online ecommerce value with proven B2B sales experience Prescribe long-term solutions to achieve customer and client goals Utilize market research and referrals to discover new prospects Evaluate the potential for Master Service Agreements by researching customers’ internal process and agreements that competitors may have with our customers Maintain sales pipeline with accurate close dates, deal values, deal stages, and notes Create and present quarterly account plans alongside assigned Project Manager Manage sales pipeline in CRM and expand 2.5 times sales quota Meet account performance objectives and customer expectations Conduct seamless handoffs with Project Managers Additional projects or duties as assigned by leadership Requirements Bachelor’s degree in related field (business, marketing, communications); experience considered in lieu of degree 5 years of quota driven B2B sales experience Business acumen: Ability to influence decision makers and build relationships Computer skills and experience with a sales software Multimedia skills to reach large groups, including phone, video and in-person presentations Engaging and effective business writing ability Strong relationship building skills WHAT WE OFFER In addition to an outstanding creative culture, authentically nice people, and interesting work, we have: Generous PTO (18 days per year) 8 company-paid holidays Hybrid work schedule for select departments 40 hours of paid volunteer time 401(k) with match Medical and dental insurance options, spending account options, including an HSA with employer match Company-paid life insurance Company-sponsored social events Premium brand partner discounts Employee-led events that include recognition, wellness, volunteering and DE&I LOCATION 3000 Niagara Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447 Remote hybrid role: Two at-home days and three onsite days, with Wednesday required. INDUSTRY Business to Business E-commerce and Apparel Merchology is an equal opportunity employer and Disability-owned Business Enterprise. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where personal and professional growth are achieved through inclusion. If you require disability resources to submit your application, please email jobs@merchology.com for assistance.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Account Executive will proactively manage a book of business to meet sales quotas and drive year-over-year growth. They are responsible for maintaining a sales pipeline, presenting quarterly account plans, and conducting seamless handoffs with project managers.