ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: It takes a special company to stand out in today’s highly competitive audio visual (AV) market. Welcome to Visual Sound, the company that exceeds your AV expectations. With Visual Sound, you will enjoy the benefits that come from partnering with highly-trained, industry-certified professionals who offer much more than just technical “know how.” Emphasizing prompt, professional service, customized solutions and the highest quality work, we ensure that your system is perfect for your space, your needs and your budget. With decades of experience in designing, building and servicing cutting-edge AV solutions, Visual Sound stands out from the crowd. Our ability to grow and adapt to the latest technology and customer needs has made us a leader in the industry. A widely-recognized supplier of AV solutions, our flexibility allows us to provide a variety of services to a wide range of industries. From classrooms to courtrooms, boardrooms to lecture halls, and houses of worship to corporate complexes.
DESCRIPTION:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and successful sales professional to join our growing organization.
The focus of this position will be on generating new customer revenues with mid-to large sized public school districts and select private school organizations. The Account Manager is responsible for managing a territory and achieving established sales and gross profit targets. They will also develop a pipeline, forecast, solicit and secure orders from potential and existing customers.
We are looking to hire immediately in the following location:
Baltimore, MD
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Essential Functions
Accelerate sales growth within an assigned territory targeting large school districts
Achieve revenue and gross profit objectives
Assist with revenue generation, when necessary, with smaller districts
Develop business through new customer development
Maximize overall performance utilizing “effort-based” metrics such as frequency of contact, account penetration, forecasting, building a pipeline, and customer retention
Conduct 10 to 12 in-person sales calls with district decision makers per week
Utilize a consultative sales approach to guide districts to technology solutions that best fit their needs
Use a CRM to record sales activities, enter opportunities, and create proposals
Develop an understanding of technology products and services provided by Visual Sound, Inc
Provide director of K12 sales with a monthly sales forecast
Attend all sales meetings
Competencies
Persistence, high energy levels and strong interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate past success with converting new customer business
Demonstrated sales and negotiation skills
Technical aptitude
Proven sales experience (2-4 years) including prospecting, presentation and closing skills or comparable experience
Exceptional written communication skills
Proven self-starter with experience of working from a home office
Strong attention to detail
Proven track record as a “hunter” of new business and new customers
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.