Account Executive - Higher Education - NYC

Position Overview

Howard Technology Solutions is a rapidly expanding technology solutions provider serving Healthcare, K-12, Higher Education, Government, and Commercial markets. We are seeking a highly motivated Higher Education Account Executive to promote and sell technology solutions to Higher Education facilities within a designated territory. In this role, you will work with customers to determine their business requirements, create tailored solutions, and ensure a smooth sales process. You must be organized, hardworking, self-driven, and focused on meeting sales quotas.

Location: New York, NY
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Compensation: Base Pay + Commission
Experience Required: 1+ to 2 years
Education: High School Diploma
Schedule: Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing relationships with Technology Coordinators, CIOs, Network Administrators, and Audio Visual Directors
• Achieving territory sales quota
• Actively and consistently prospecting and developing new business
• Building and maintaining customer relationships
• Conducting presentations and in-service trainings
• Monthly forecasting and reporting
• Planning personal work schedules and prioritizing tasks
• Completing weekly Sales Productivity Reports
• Updating the CRM system daily

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Strong desire to succeed in the technology sales segment
• Corporate-level proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and general computer skills
• Presentable, courteous, and pleasant personality
• Exhibits a sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Hardworking, sincere, honest, dedicated, and a self-achiever
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be located within the designated territory
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and evenings
• Ability to travel extensively, including overnight trips within the territory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree from an accredited institution (preferred but not mandatory)

Benefits: & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations