Account Executive

JOB SUMMARY

The Trade Management Executive is responsible for new business development within an assigned territory. This includes but not limited to generating new business with new clients; building business relationships; executing sales strategies; meet and/or exceeds quarterly and annual sales targets and presenting ongoing business reviews on all accounts.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategic territory plans (within a pre-defined geographic territory) which include the identification of high to medium potential accounts.
• Generate account shares by proactively identifying new opportunities to introduce Livingston’s services and solutions for new clients secured.
• Implement new business and ensure proper communication among all stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain business relationship with new clients.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments of prospects and identify other opportunities for Livingston’s solutions.
• Work closely with other team members to draft Request for Proposal (RFPs) and ensure clients received it by specified date.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with new clients and work closely with other cross-functional departments to review, edit and finalize contracts.
• Develop contact and strategic account plans in conjunction with other cross-functional departments.
• Liaise with sales and other departments to ensure effective communication of new clients’ issues (e.g. pricing, solutions, financials etc.)
• Achieve or exceed sales targets as assigned by Director, Business Development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
• Excellent B2B sales and key account management skills
• Demonstrated ability to be able to open and close business sales
• Proven track record to achieve and exceed sales target goals
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High initiative, self-motivated and results oriented
• Working knowledge of a customer relationship management (CRM) system e.g. salesforce.com
  

WORK EXPERIENCE – MINIMUM REQUIRED

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