Account Executive, Fashion
Account Executive, FashionThis company is a significant force in the fashion, automotive, and furniture sectors, actively contributing to the Industry 4.0 revolution. They achieve this by delivering cutting-edge technologies, including software, equipment, data, and services, which in turn enable industrial intelligence solutions and facilitate the digital transformation of their clients. With over 50 years of global experience and operations in more than 100 countries, the organization's 3000 employees are united by a shared passion and driven by innovation.Position OverviewThe primary function of this position is to perform the sales of solutions, by actively prospecting, acquiring and closing new businesses, using various combinations of the Company's broad products and services. The key focus of the role is to perform the sale of their next generation solution, a cloud-based digital product development platform.ResponsibilitiesPromote the Company's vision and increase the awareness of their brands on the market through regular visits to accountsDefine a plan by accounts assigned to optimize the revenues potential: key contact definition, key figures, overall strategy and organization of the customer, detailed action plan for developing the account, setting up priorities to maximize the value of the portfolio, etc.Apply consultative selling methodology:Ensure the solution proposed is adequate to customers' needs and that they are satisfiedUnderstand our customers strategy and anticipate their challengesCreate engagement, generate 4.0 needs and expand opportunities to identify and uncover unknown needsManage the cycle of high added value and technological sales, including Software and delivery of services:Opportunities detection (in cooperation with marketing), qualification and evaluation, by applying a consultative selling methodologySolution definition based on customer needs, presentations and demonstrations in close cooperation with Presales Team to promote and demonstrate the added value of the Company's solutionsQuotation, proposal drafting, negotiation and closing in compliance with the Company's standards terms and conditions of contractAchieve and exceed sales objectives by developing the business through a constant pipeline built up with accounts assignedQualificationsAt least 5 years of experience in direct and consultative sales of high added value solutions, preferably in SaaS, High Technology and Product DevelopmentBachelor's degree Business Administration (BBA) or engineering Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)Experience and network in the Fashion industry will be requiredAbility to hunt new opportunities and adaptability to new environmentsCapacity to prioritize the most important actions on a short and mid-term perspective to optimize account coverage and maximize the value of the accounts assignedExperience in customer value proposition approach and capacity to engage the customer in meaningful dialogue through consultative selling methodology. Ability to understand customer strategy, ambition, challenges, processes, known and unknown needs and ultimately to build solutions with the customerStrong communication skills, diplomatic, tactful and adoption of a trusted advisor behaviorOutstanding listening skills, to understand objectives and desired outcomes of the customersAbility to convince a prospect to accept the offer and close a dealEntrepreneurial mindset and autonomous personalityGood command of MS Office (Power Point, Excel, etc.)Fluency in English is required, French is a plusHybrid in Smyrna, Georgia (2-days remote, 3-days in office when not traveling) OR remote in EST with preference for NYC50-60% expected travel; including US, Canada, and France (passport required)Job ID# 3553270