Full Job Description
Account Manager - Utilities - Northeast or Remote
Responsibilities
• Leverage your existing network and establish new contacts within the Utilities sector, focused on decision makers to develop business focused on geospatial / remote sensing services within that network.
• Win new clients by identifying key target accounts in assigned territory who have a need for geospatial & remote sensing solutions, and prospect and develop capture plans that result in opportunities to contract/partner with those clients.
• Clearly articulate the strength and value proposition of NV5 Geospatial.
• Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities for business growth.
• Demonstrate a thoughtful understanding of insightful industry knowledge and how geospatial and remote sensing technologies apply to initiatives and trends.
• Understand the key business drivers within an organization and identify key business stakeholders.
• Understand the client's budgeting and acquisition processes.
• Successfully develop and execute a process for new lead generation including development of directed campaigns.
• Collaborate with Marketing, the Pre-Sales team, peer Account Managers, Sales Leadership, Acquisition, Production, Finance, and the Innovations & Software Teams to ensure the process drives measurable growth toward strategic objectives.
• Work closely with Portfolio and Program Managers regarding products and develop an understanding of internal processes/factors/challenges to establish client scope and deadlines
• Successfully execute the sales process for all opportunities
• Participate in trade shows, workshops, and seminars (as required)
• Be resourceful and take initiative to resolve issues
• Maintain leads and opportunities in CRM (Salesforce)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Domain experience in Energy and/or Electric Utilities markets.
• Experience in a sales or customer-facing role selling technology services and/or software products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, engineering or a geospatial field (e.g., remote sensing, GIS, photogrammetry, etc.)
• Three or more years of sales and/or technical pre-sales experience providing geospatial data or technology solutions to clients or other type of sales to the Commercial and Private sectors.
• Understanding of remote sensing data acquisition technologies, enterprise-level GIS platforms, geospatial applications development, integrated geospatial solutions, and how they relate to commercial markets.
• A strategic thinker with a keen ability to make recommendations to move the business forward.
• Ability to adapt to new technology trends and translate them into solutions that address client needs
• Demonstrated experience with strong partnerships and advocacy with clients
• Excellent presentation, white boarding, and negotiation skills including good listening, probing, and qualification abilities
• Demonstrated understanding and mitigation of competitive threats
• Ability to manage and prioritize activities
• Highly motivated team player with a mature, positive attitude and passion to meet the challenges and opportunities of a business
• Ability to frequently travel domestically (and possibly internationally)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing large projects and/or initiatives
• Demonstrated experience with leading high-level/executive engagements