Lexington, KY30+ days ago
Sales opportunities are focused on closing new business and handing off to the account management team- Educate prior customer prospects on new Thomasnet.com solutions- Manage contracts and business relationships in order to meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quota objectives- Maintain a high level and focus on consultative solution-based selling of our highest value products and services- Ensure seamless customer transition of new accounts to the account management teams- Ability to use an extensive database, develop pipelines for new accounts, and close new business programs- Research, uncover and target key decision-makers in order to initiate the sales process, provide solutions and close new business opportunities- Proactive clear and concise communication with clients and accounts to ensure satisfaction with Thomasnet programs and solutions on a regular cadence- Utilize Salesforce CRM to document and track customer projects, and work with internal and external stakeholders- Ensure all prospect inquiries, requests and concerns are resolved in an urgent, professional and personable manner- Provide compelling product demos emphasizing service value and benefits, discussing contract terms, quoting prices, and ultimately closing sales- Other duties as assignedQualifications:- Bachelor's degree required- 5-8+ years of experience in a strategic business development role with closing experience (B2B sales experience is preferred)- Extensive prospecting experience and proven track record of success in business development positions- Self-starter mindset with an inquisitive approach and ability to sell complex solutions- Strong project management and time management skills- Understanding of a CRM and experience with Salesforce or similar systems- Familiarity in programs such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom/WebEx/GoToMeeting- Understand how technology products and services and solutions can solve business problems- Coachability: you bring a growth mindset every day and feel excited to learn from your peers! Feedback empowers you- Ability to build a consistent new business revenue pipeline- Commitment and curiosity to stay current with industry trends- Able to work onsite 3 days a week in our officeThe estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $65,000-75,000 annually + commission depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location.