Job Description

The Sales Executive is the principal representative of RRD responsible for
understanding and representing the products, services, and solutions it provides to clients. The Sales Executive recognize revenue opportunities and turn leads into long-lasting partnerships. A Sales Executive is responsible for promoting sales in creative and effective ways through a sophisticated consultative process with clients. The position requires product knowledge, an understanding of industry trends, and ability to develop strategic plans with a high level of planning and foresight to maximize sales and revenue from existing clients as well as new clients and prospects.

While candidates will not report to an office, it is important for them to be commutable to the Milwaukee area. This role will have a base + commission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing a strategic and sophisticated consultative process which engages new and existing clients regarding the promotion and marketing of Company products, services and solutions and capturing all revenue opportunities, expanding knowledge base of client business/objectives and requirements, building meaningful value-added relationships by (60%):
  • Building strong partnerships and sales strategies with existing and new clients through developing a deep understanding of their businesses and marketing/advertising initiatives;
  • Thorough understanding of all Print products and solutions and how they can provide value to a client’s operations. Engage other Vericast product sales experts to propose optimum customer solutions.
  • Effectively communicate how best to promote Company products and services to best fit a client or prospective client needs (Travel may be necessary)
• Maintain and grow customer accounts by (30%):
  • Providing valued, comprehensive and strategic account management;
  • Ensuring tactical and flawless implementation of products, services, and solutions;
  • Researching, tailoring, and teaching commercial insights to clients; and
  • Remaining point of contact to ensure client’s concerns are addressed
• Provide accurate and timely reports and forecasting as required by Company (10%)

Qualifications

Education & Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in the fields of Business, Marketing, or Communications; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience / Skills and Competencies:

• 5+ years in a quota carrying sales role; demonstrated consistent success over performance. (Will consider applicable Vericast Account Management experience)
• Experience in media is highly preferred.
• Use of data and insights as a solution selling tool.
• Ability to determine and resolve issues and implications.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Ability to educate and influence stakeholders/audiences resulting in closed/won business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients while seeking new opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software, with aptitude to learn system

Communication & Contacts (Internal/External):

• Communication with clients and internal co-workers – all levels of management, business leadership, customers, suppliers and other internal/external entities as required

Decision Making Scope:

• Ability to make recommendations and bring out-of-box recommendations to clients and areas that support
• sales (ie: targeting, marketing and pricing)
• Requires broad conceptual judgment and ability to deal with complex factors

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The national pay range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000 / year. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

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RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans