Business Development Account Executive

Brand + Aid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of all of our employees. We are as passionate about our brands as we are about creating a working environment centered around respect and inclusion. Our goal is for everyone to contribute and advancement is based on merit. We want everyone to reach their full potential!

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with clients to understand needs, address questions and provide assistance throughout the sales process.
• Identifies, bids on, negotiates, and closes new sales opportunities
• Educate all potential customers on products and capabilities available
• Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer related notes
• Provide accurate and detailed weekly forecast funnel of identified and proposed opportunities in order to meet or exceed sales quota requirements
• Understand timelines and deliverables as provided by the management team, and prioritizes to maintain Brand+Aid level of service. 
• Be informed on the latest industry developments by attending team meetings, vendor meetings via Zoom or Google Meet, and industry trade shows.
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Expertise with record of successful sales achievement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel, sometimes overnight
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and related software.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• 3+ years experience working in the promotional products space or relevant work experience in B2B sales.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.