Account Executive, Visual Graphics

The BluEdge experience…

Don't get us wrong, it's not going to be an easy job. Here's the good news: we value creative and bright minds. This is a place where you'll be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. Really you ask? Yes, really. The BluEdge experience is a two-way exchange. We ask you to give us your very best every day. We expect a lot from you. We challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative work environment and a ton of learning and growth. In exchange, we give you what you need to live a happy, balanced life. This includes great pay, paid time off, great benefits, flexibility and, well, whatever else you need. Everyone is unique and we pride ourselves on not having one-size-fits-all solutions. At BluEdge you're a person, not a title.

Role is for Northern NJ/New York Area.

• Develop successful business relationships and expand our corporate color digital imaging service sales in assigned territories.
• Sell Wide Format, posters, banners, wraps, floor and wall graphics, & Small Format color-marketing materials, booklets, brochures, training manuals, and more.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Increase revenue and achieve sales goals, consistent with sales plans, by aggressively prospecting, presenting and closing new business
• Develop assigned territory by identifying key decision makers. Use market research, cold-call campaigns, direct solicitation, mailing lists, company generated leads, and personal contacts.
• Maintain established market presence and extensive network of outside referral sources for new business
• Develop knowledge of prospect's financial and general business information
• Monitor client accounts with finance department to ensure conformity with terms
• Provide clients and project managers with consistent communication that is in accordance with company and department guidelines; actively participate in the Quality Improvement Process and resolve client problems
• Complete quotes and order forms consistent with company and department pricing procedures.

Special Skills and Requirements Needed:

• Current or recent "Portable Print Solutions" business/clients, as an Account Manager/Inside Sales role, OR Project Manager, in Color Graphics within large or small format Digital/Printing.
• Possess a hunter type personality, motivated to the take next step into an AE/Outside Sales role and build a book of business.
• Communications Skills: articulate sales professional with an assertive mentality & true desire to succeed and hunt for new business. Must have dynamic listening, presentation and communication, written/verbal, skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, managers, and other department heads.
• Computer Skills: Savvy in Microsoft Office Suite, Mac or PC.

Previous Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years'+ experience in Account Manager OR Project Coordinator/Mgr role within Color Graphics/Digital Printing space with portable business.

Special Skills and Requirements Needed:

• Print Sales, with Large Format Color experience.

Knowledge of Digital Print Sales to advertising, pharmaceutical, healthcare communications, retail and corporate

Knowledge of: Environmental Graphics (Wall Murals, Custom Wall Paper, Decorative Window/Glass Designs, Logo Signage, etc.), Retail Solutions, Retail Roll-outs Building Wraps Experience working with Advertising and Marketing Professionals, Corporate Project Managers, Facilities Managers, and Interior Designers.

Equal Opportunity Employer