Position Summary Focused primarily on the Cannabis vertical, the Account Executive is responsible for developing and managing client relationships (owners, company leaders, risk managers, industry association contacts) through a consultative and targeted selling approach.
Primary responsibilities include cold calling, prospecting, new account acquisition, site plan design, project management assistant, account management, upgrade/cross selling along with exceptional customer service.
Reporting to the District Sales Manager, an Account Executive will strategically partner with multiple Account Executives, National Account Executives and District Sales Managers.
Additionally, Account Executives will work collaboratively with Solutions Engineering, Sales Operations, Monitoring, Customer Service, Accounting and Legal.
Key Duties/Responsibilities Sales Aggressively prospect and maintain a proactive new business development discipline.
Employ traditional lead/opportunity generation activities including cold calling, internal/external referrals, direct digital outreach of promotional packages, industry event participation, etc.
Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline/funnel.
Consistently meet/exceed designated Sales targets Develop innovative proposals and deliver strategic sales presentations Diligently maintain client information and sales activity in designated CRM Prioritize activities and territory management to ensure optimum penetration and profitability, including developing Strategic Account Action Plans Build, develop and leverage widespread network of useful industry contacts Attend and participate in industry events and associations to further expand on industry knowledge and relationships Provide exceptional customer service Be viewed as an industry expert in Security and Remote Monitoring solutions by internal and external stakeholders Special Projects Manage special projects and related research with enthusiasm and strong work ethic Customer Excellence Provide the best possible customer service Be professional, courteous, offer solutions, and involve the correct people to resolve any customer concerns Maintain high standard of sales calls as per policy and procedures Integrity Be honest and respectful in all dealings with clients and internal team Accountability Be a punctual and a reliable member of the team Teamwork Operates in a manner that promotes team success in conjunction with individual success Communicates effectively in ways that enhance productivity and builds respectful relationships Demonstrates active listening, written and verbal skills Shares all relevant information as needed Continuous Improvement Take initiative to learn new tasks Bring forward recommendations for improvement QualificationsEDUCATION Required: A post-secondary degree/diploma in business or comparable experience EXPERIENCE Required: 4-6 years of experience in a business development role servicing the Cannabis market Established relationship with key decision makers in the vertical both with both private and public Cannabis companies operating grow, processing and retail cannabis facilities.
Understanding of the importance of security requirements for compliance and licensing within the vertical Verified acknowledgement of previous exceptional sales performance (ie: exceeding quote, president’s club, etc.) Ideally some technical experience with designing integrated security solutions QUALIFICATIONS High energy with a “sense of urgency” and a “take charge” attitude Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills A demonstrated ability to operate with grace under pressure Excellent MS Office skills CRM (Salesforce) experienced Able to communicate with multiples layers of Organizations, including Senior Leadership Through a constant presence, becomes aware of changes in a customer’s organization and alters sales plan accordingly.
Team player with high level of influence and strong management skills, able and willing to be assertive when necessary Able to recognize the various stages of opportunities, recognize buying signals, can effectively trial close and is able to close for the customer’s commitment Ability to understand the nuances of managing a project from start to finish, including delivery, set up, site and design issues while maintaining margins Well organized, able to handle multiple tasks at once Superior English oral and written communication skills High level of energy and self-motivation Role Competency Collaboration (Strength) – Reaches out proactively to build strong cross-functional relationships; builds consensus across relevant stakeholders when making important decisions; focuses on solving cross-functional problems while also meeting individual and departmental objectives; credits others for their accomplishments.
Communication (Strength) – Communicates persuasively (without manipulation) to find common ground; adapts messages and personal style based on audience needs and expectations; shares important information openly, directly, candidly, and proactively; helps others craft effective messages.
Critical Thinking (Strength) – Reaches insightful conclusions by evaluating data from different frames of reference; breaks down complex problems into simpler and easier to handle pieces; identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes different information to support analysis; anticipates the impact of various potential solutions before reaching conclusions.
Customer Focus (Strength) – Recognizes and prioritizes different customer expectations to satisfy each interest; solicits data to measure and improve service level; anticipates and addresses potential or evolving stakeholder needs; uses insights to influence customer requirements and assumptions.
Sense of Urgency (Strength) – Operates comfortably with minimal planning; drives through to the finish line despite obstacles; builds effective working teams to meet deadlines and commitments; allocates controlled resources to make urgent progress on critical priorities.
Results Orientation (Strength) – Delivers expected results against important initiatives while operating within our core values; balances competing priorities by making appropriate trade-offs; anticipates potential problems based on history and adapts approach to better drive results; builds appropriate vehicles to facilitate reliable outcomes against complex requirements.
Working Conditions Significant travel by car is required Occasional overnight travel required (National Trade Show, Corporate training, etc.) Home office, field, and office work environment