The Automotive Aftermarket Division of Activant Solutions is seeking ambitious and highly-motivated Enterprise Software Sales Account Executive.
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will drive new enterprise software solution, internet trading network and professional services business revenue by identifying, pursuing and closing new customers from assigned prospect base of small to mid-sized automotive aftermarket accounts (independent service dealers, jobber and retail stores, manufacturers, service chains, warehouse distributors) located within assigned territory.
This opportunity can be located in NYC, Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore or Boston.
Develop and maintain business, sales and marketing plan for assigned territory.
Develop and maintain opportunity pipeline and manage sales activities to ensure revenue goals are exceeded.
Accurately report activity and opportunity pipeline data to management and into Salesforce.com in timely manner.
Maintain high number of weekly new face-to-face prospect meetings.
Use Solution Selling sales methods to: Stimulate Interest Identify, define and document Critical Business Issues Create vision of a solution to Critical Business Issues biased to Activants automotive aftermarket products and services Re-engineer vision when engaging in active sales opportunities Effectively present solutions to Critical Business Issues through use of Activant solutions and services Effectively justify value Qualify, Control and Close opportunitiesDevelop customers who can be used as positive references for future prospects.
Identify need for and properly use assistance of internal and external resources (sales support staff), taking those opportunities to deepen your own product knowledge.
Guide Sales Engineers in preparation for demonstrations and presentations.
Collaborate with other teams or departments in preparing sales materials, technical publications or presentations.
Demonstrated ability to: exceed quarterly and annual sales objectives, consistently generate revenue and exceed quota by identifying, qualifying, and closing sales opportunities, develop and maintain effective business, sales, and marketing plans, implement and follow successful sales processes that generate revenue, analyze, interpret and negotiate complex sales-related documents, such as Requests for Proposals (RFP) and contracts, be a self-starter and independent thinker with the aptitude to work autonomously, and resolve broadly-defined, complex, diverse, and occasionally unprecedented situations.
Strong ability to create sales presentations, messages, position statements, and other sales collateral.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to communicate with and present to all levels within prospects organization as well as within Activant.
Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with C-level, senior business and IT executives.
Excellent time management and follow-up skills.
Excellent PC and Internet skills, including significant experience with Microsoft Office applications, sales force automation tool and web meeting tools.
Ability to perform in dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Flexibility in work schedule.
Regional travel.
BA/BS in Business, Distribution, Operations, Logistics or related field of study preferred.
Solid experience in and strong knowledge of automotive aftermarket business processes such as sales order processing, electronic cataloging, inventory management, warehouse management, purchasing, accounting, or supply chain management.
Three to five plus years of successful experience selling high-value enterprise software solutions and services (ERP, SCM, MES, WMS, or RF / Wireless application software experience strongly preferred).
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