Account Representative II (Events - Canada)
- Markham, ON, Canada
The salary range for this position is $57,200 - $71,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. · Full-time
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- The salary range for this position is $57,200 - $71,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
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Original job description
Responsible for the sale and management of a portfolio of products and services including tradeshows, events, media, sponsorship, and advertising. The Account Representative II will prospect new accounts and renew current accounts equally
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
- Promote and sell new and existing exhibitor accounts in assigned territory
- Research and identify new prospect opportunities using technology tools, social media, newsfeeds, and other methods.
- Research and identify key contacts within new accounts.
- Cross-sell accounts into additional SME events and up-sell accounts into additional products offerings including sponsorships.
- Provide exceptional customer service to account base.
- Maintain a complete electronic record of sales activity in company CRM system and Salesforce.
- Travel to prospect new customers and service existing customers (to include, but not limited to, SME and competitive events, and customer offices).
- Meet or exceed all sales metrics, as assigned (i.e., call volume, number of meetings, sales revenue, etc.)
- Prepare and present targeted customer proposals
- Prepare for and actively participate in weekly goal setting and goal achieving meetings
- Develop and maintain high level of product, industry, and client knowledge.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, or Marketing required, or equivalent related professional experience.
- Three or more years sales experience with manufacturing, events or tradeshow organization sales preferred.
- Prior phone sales, direct sales or customer service activities required.
- Self-motivated, competitive, and highly driven to exceed set goals.
- Ability to think strategically to identify, generate, nurture and qualify leads to turn them into sales ready opportunities.
- Aptitude for overcoming objections and effectively communicating value proposition to key decision makers and influencers.
- Proficient in standard Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
- Effective written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills
- Experience in manufacturing preferred. Experience working in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
Core competencies:
- Communication and Collaboration
- Relationship Management
- Professionalism and Integrity
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
- Execution
- Initiative, Leadership, and Development
- Manufacturing industry and/or tradeshow knowledge
- Sales and consultative business development
- Employer Branding
- Customer service-oriented mindset
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship management
- Negotiation
- Normal office environment
- Primary office location: Markham, Ontario
- Regular, in-person attendance required
- Travel required (25% - 50%)
- Some exposure to hazards of forklift, trucks, fumes, etc. on-site
POSITION TITLE: Account Representative II
GROUP: SME Canada
SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants must live in Canada and legally be authorized to work there. Also, must be able to travel to/from the United States.
The salary range for this position is $57,200 - $71,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Offers typically fall within this range based on individual qualifications and budget availability. Certain positions may also be eligible for bonus/incentive compensation, subject to role and company policies.
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Responsibilities
Prospect new accounts and manage, renew, and grow an assigned portfolio of exhibitor accounts by selling events, tradeshows, media, sponsorships, and advertising. Maintain customer relationships and CRM records, prepare targeted proposals, travel to serve customers, and meet assigned sales goals.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing, or equivalent related professional experience, is required; three or more years of sales experience in manufacturing, events, or tradeshow organization sales is preferred. Candidates need prior phone sales, direct sales, or customer service experience, strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to meet sales goals; applicants must live in Canada, be authorized to work there, and be able to travel to and from the United States.
Skills
- Sales
- Prospecting
- Lead Generation
- Consultative Business Development
- Account Management
- Customer Service
- Cross-Selling
- Upselling
- Negotiation
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Proposal Development
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Marketing
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Sales
- Account Management
- Prospecting
- Lead Generation
- Exhibitor Accounts
- Tradeshows
- Events
- Media
- Sponsorship
- Advertising
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service
- Cross-Selling
- Upselling
- Salesforce
- CRM
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Proposal Development
- Consultative Business Development
- Negotiation
- Employer Branding
- Territory Sales
- Sales Metrics
- Social Media
- Travel