K-12 Account Manager

Visual Sound Inc

Visual Sound is seeking a K-12 Account Manager with a B2C background in technology sales to join our Cypress, CA office. This role is responsible for generating new customer revenues with mid-to large sized public school districts and select private school organizations. The Account Manager is also responsible for managing a territory and achieving established sales and gross profit targets. They will develop a pipeline, forecast, solicit, and secure orders from potential and existing customers.

In addition to achieving company goals and objectives, the K-12 Account Manager will need to have a strong focus on exceeding sales revenue targets, fostering valuable customer relationships, expanding the customer base, and enhancing professional selling skills. This role will require a proven background in prospecting, hunting, and opening new doors. Previous experience in A/V or technology sales within educational markets is highly preferred.

• Accelerate sales growth within an assigned territory targeting large school districts
• Achieve revenue and gross profit objectives
• Assist with revenue generation, when necessary, with smaller districts
• Develop business through new customer development
• Maximize overall performance utilizing 'effort-based' metrics such as frequency of contact, account penetration, forecasting, building a pipeline, and customer retention
• Conduct 10 to 12 in-person sales calls with district decision makers per week
• Utilize a consultative sales approach to guide districts to technology solutions that best fit their needs
• Use a CRM to record sales activities, enter opportunities, and create proposals
• Develop an understanding of technology products and services provided by Visual Sound, Inc
• Provide director of K12 sales with a monthly sales forecast
• Attend all sales meetings

• 3+ years of proven sales experience
• Extensive knowledge with prospecting, presentation, and closing skills
• Persistence, high energy levels and strong interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate past success with converting new customer business
• Demonstrated sales and negotiation skills
• Technical aptitude and strong attention-to-detail
• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven self-starter with experience of working from a home office
• Proven track record as a “hunter” of new business and customers
• Valid driver’s license and form of transportation

Visual Sound - Orange County

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