Benefits:

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

FASTSIGNS #17501 is hiring for an Account Executive with past experience and success in the commercial sign industry to join our team! Have you ever worked in an industry that you could walk into ANY business and make a sale? Every type of business uses signs and graphics in ways you haven’t even noticed...yet. Look around. See the opportunity on every surface. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just getting started, potential abounds in the sign and graphics industry.

Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy helping people solve problems by offering advice and consultation? Are you looking for a job that offers constant learning, skills growth and a career path? If so, we are looking for employees just like you in the ever-changing Sign Industry. Apply today!

Summary - see quick video here Outside Sales Professional | FASTSIGNS® Careers

This role is responsible for sales activities from lead generation through closing the customer. Develop and implement agreed upon Sales and Marketing Plan which will meet both personal and business goals of expanding customer base in the marketing area. Work with the center’s management and support teams for the achievement of customer satisfaction and revenue generation, in line with company vision and values.

Position Requirements We are looking for a successful salesperson with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the commercial sign industry with a proven track record of prospecting for new business through closing a high level of sales timely and with a passion for exceptional customer care. Our expectation for this role is a monthly sales quota of $20K by the third month after hiring, with expectations of hitting $35K each month by the end of your first 12 months.

Responsibilities

Develop annual sales plan with leadership, detailing activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus the position on meeting or exceeding sales quota.

Demonstrate the ability to carry on a business conversation with business owners and decision makers.

Consultatively sell and make recommendations to prospects and clients using various products and Brand Standards.

Identify sales prospects and create introduction and follow-up touches.

Develop and maintain our CRM database of qualified leads through referrals, telephone canvassing, face to face cold calling on business owners, direct mail, email, and networking.

Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from telephone, marketing and field activity.

Complete all paperwork and follow established center procedures from initiation through completion of a project (i.e., Work Order, credit approvals, POS entry, pre-payment collection, artwork approval, delinquent account collection, reporting).

Prepare presentations, estimates and sales contracts; maintain customer touch throughout the sales process.

Manage your project post-sale, ensuring proper due dates, proof approvals, customer payments and signs to ensure timely project completion.

Prepare status reports, including activity, closings, follow-up, and adherence to goals for weekly sales meetings.

Assist in the implementation of company marketing plans as needed.

Carry out market research and identify prospective targets.

Identify and resolve customer satisfaction issues.

A Successful FASTSIGNS Outside Sales team member will:

Work with customers across many industries and provide solutions that make an impact in their workplace

Prospect for new business, network, and manage customer relationships

Sell a unique, exciting product line that changes by the minute - completely based on customer needs and desires

Ideal Qualifications for FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Team member:

Bachelor's degree in sales or equivalent desired.

3-5 years' prior sales success in commercial sign industry.

Prior B2B consultative sales experience required

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.