The IT Sales Account Executive will conduct prospect outreach, generate leads in B2B sales, collaborate with marketing, and maintain performance metrics to meet sales goals.
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Aqueity is looking for an IT Sales Account Executive to join our team! For the past 29 years, Aqueity has been providing exceptional IT managed services and cybersecurity solutions to a variety of businesses. Due to tremendous growth, we are looking for a Sales Account Executive to join our sales team and engage prospects.
The successful candidate must be highly motivated to achieve weekly goals (50-75 calls/day) and be willing to schedule appointments for the sales team.
This position is based in Downers Grove, IL with a national territory. Compensation is competitive, with base salary plus commission.
Responsibilities include:
- Prospect outreach - conduct cold calls to targeted prospects to share the Aqueity story about IT managed service and cyber security services
- Generate leads by executing the initial steps of Aqueity’s sales play book
- Align activities and follow-up efforts with marketing initiatives (e.g. calls into webinar attendees)
- Collaborate with marketing and subject matter experts to fine-tune messaging and approach
- Maintain outreach records and key performance metrics to enable forecasting
- Display confidence and tenacity in securing meetings with targeted organizations and individuals
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of proven experience in B2B sales including cold calling, preferably in IT or professional services
- Relevant experience prospecting in technology related products or solutions preferred
- Solid work history with proven track record of lead generation
- Displays a high degree of resiliency, thriving in dealing with challenges
- Comfortable working independently and when needed as part of a larger pursuit team
- High sense of urgency and success working in a fast-paced environment
- Ideal candidate has a 4-year college degree in technology, business, or sales/marketing
COMPENSATION: $50-60k/year plus 10-20% bonus
Full Time Employee Benefits:
- Major medical, dental & vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long term/Short term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement account matching
- Paid time off
- Business casual dress code
- Wellness Allowance
- Fun company events
Top Skills
Cybersecurity Solutions
It Managed Services
Aqueity Inc. Lombard, Illinois, USA Office
400 E 22nd St, Suite C, , Lombard, IL, United States, 60148
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