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Technology Account Executive  – Hybrid – Benchmark IT

Benchmark IT, a leading technology consulting and recruitment firm in the NY Metro area, has an outstanding opportunity for a Technology Account Executive in our Stamford, CT headquarters.  We operate in Hybrid mode, 1 day/week in the office and 4 days/week from home.   

We’re looking for candidates with a minimum of 2 years technical sales or account management experience to join our team, working and learning from the best in a supportive, ethical and fun environment.

What’s in it for you:
·       Base salary plus unlimited commission plan
·       Full benefits including 401K
·       Comprehensive training with industry-leading tools and techniques
·       Career advancement opportunities

Here’s your day to day:
·       Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities by contacting and visiting clients and prospects.
·       Generate sales leads utilizing social and professional media platforms, along with your own network.
·       Convert leads into qualified prospects and clients through your persistent ability to connect via phone calls, emails, and referrals.
·       Work with internal recruiting team to vet and select top candidates and ensure they are the right technical and cultural fit for your clients.
·       Ongoing account management and contact with all managerial levels and roles within the client company.
·       Serve as client advisor regarding IT industry staffing trends and staffing mix.

Here’s what you’ll  bring to the team:
·       Ability to confidently identify and engage with all levels of IT decision makers.
·       Strong, persistent, and diplomatic sales and customer service skills.
·       Excellent listening, written, presentation and negotiation skills
·       Confident and engaging interpersonal and people skills.
·       Strong personal initiative to follow up and close business
·       Ability to thrive in and contribute to a team environment.

Here’s what will make you stand out:
·       Understanding of the tech marketplace
·       Sophisticated understanding of all social media platforms
·       Proven track record of meeting and exceeding goals.
·       Willingness to learn and implement new techniques that are necessary for success.

Required Experience:
·       Bachelor’s Degree or higher
·       2+ years in technology sales, recruiting, staffing or related business-to-business technology sales field

Job ID: 4171