Higher Education Account Executive - New York

*This is a field sales role that requires candidates to be located and willing to frequently travel to customer sites within the Upstate New York territory. SUMMARY OF POSITION Howard Technology Solutions is a rapidly expanding technology solutions provider for the Healthcare, K-12, Higher Education, Government and Commercial markets. HTS is looking for a highly motivated Account Executive to join our team. The Higher Education Account Executive is responsible for the promotion and sale of technology solutions to Higher Education facilities within a designated territory. In addition to a strong background in technology, this individual will work with customers to determine their business requirements, create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process. This is a "results oriented" position that requires an organized, hardworking, self-driven, and focused individual determined to meet sales quotas. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Developing relationships with Technology Coordinators, CIOs, Network Administrators and Audio Visual Directors. Achieve territory sales quota Actively and consistently prospect and develop new business Build customer relationships Conduct presentations and in-service trainings Monthly forecasting Plan personal work schedules, prioritizing work tasks and responsibilities Complete weekly Sales Productivity Reports Daily updates of CRM system PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Position requires Account Executive to be located in the specific territory Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule (occasional weekend and/or evening work) Requires extensive travel within the territory, including overnight travel within the territory SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS Four-year college degree from an accredited institution is preferred but not mandatory Must be able to develop relationships Strong desire to be in the technology sales segment Corporate level proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, official e-mailing, and computer skills, etc. Presentable, courteous and pleasant personality Exhibit a sense of urgency Hardworking, sincere, honest, dedicated and self-achiever Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required COMPENSATION Base Pay + Commission BENEFITS Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401K Retirement Education Reimbursement Paid Holidays Paid Vacations Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled