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Account Executive - Great Lake Region

BluumIndianapolis, Indiana, United StatesOnsite
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Candidates must be located within the Great Lakes Region territory. 

This is a remote position that requires you to be located and frequently travel to customer sites within a specific territory

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Are you passionate about building relationships, exceeding targets, and driving business growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!At Bluum, we believe in the power of synergy – when the right people and resources unite to create something truly extraordinary. As the leading learning catalyst in North America, we are committed to the belief that education is the key to building a brighter, more equitable future. Our dedicated team is guided by a singular mission: to enhance learning and ensure its accessibility for all.From personalized support to meticulously selected products, every aspect of Bluum is geared towards empowering educators to effect meaningful change.

We are passionate about cultivating possibility and enabling educators to unleash their full potential. Discover how we're shaping the future of learning at Bluum.

Position Summary


The  Account Executive is responsible for technology consultation leading to sales functions in an assigned territory. The focus of this position will be on generating revenues with corporate clients. The Account Executive is responsible for managing a territory and achieving established sales and gross profit targets. They will also develop a pipeline, forecast, solicit, secure orders from potential and existing customers, and provide customer service as needed.

Responsibilities


  • Pro-actively, efficiently, and profitably controls the sales cycle; manages and optimizes assigned territory to achieve assigned revenue, share of wallet, business mix and new customer goals.
  • Creates comprehensive sales/business plan to cover all potential customers within assigned territory including new account development activities and expansion of existing customer revenue. Emphasis on Q1 schools in assigned territory.
  • Meets or exceeds established sales goals.
  • Builds customer loyalty by developing strong, long-lasting relationships with all decision makers within customer’s organization optimizing revenue potential.
  • Performs sales presentations and product demonstrations to promote products and services; ensures knowledge base of company’s suite of offerings and industry knowledge is up to date.
  • Prepares quotes/proposals in accordance with company policy and ensuring healthy gross profit margins. Manages customer expectations throughout the sales cycle.
  • Ensures placement of company on bid and/or qualified supplier lists for appropriate markets.
  • Places Bluum in all major industry trade shows.
  • Prepares sales forecasts/budgets and progress reports to RVP in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Ensures ethical use of company funds when traveling or incurring expenses in support of company related business.
  • Attends bid openings and provides corporate office with tabulation information.
  • Annual attendance at the company’s National Sales Meeting.

Qualifications


  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, professional journals, general business periodicals, government regulations and legal documents.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to write a standard business communication.
  • Persistence and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated sales and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of technology and audio-visual products.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Overnight travel is required based on customer needs and for training/ industry tradeshows.  

Education & Skill Requirements


  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, professional journals, general business periodicals, government regulations and legal documents
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to write a standard business communication
  • Persistence and strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated sales and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of technology and audio-visual products
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal communication and listening skills
  • Strong computer skills

What We Offer


  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
  • Medical & dental insurance
  • 401K
  • EAP
  • Wellness & mental health programs
  • Volunteer days

If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for sales and customer success, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of technology for education and take your career to new heights as part of our dynamic sales team. Apply today and unleash your potential!

Bluum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.


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