Commercial Account Executive - Electronic Security

Allied Universal

$80K — $85K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of three years in outside sales, focusing on technical solutions
  • Strong track record in exceeding sales targets
  • Ability to build long-term client relationships and provide high-quality service
  • Excellent organizational skills for managing sales processes and reporting
  • Proficiency in Salesforce and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business development to expand market share across industries
  • Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to post-close implementation
  • Consistently exceed sales goals and increase support for existing customers
  • Present security solutions and service offerings to clients
  • Build and maintain consultative relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Strategically schedule travel and client meetings for maximum impact
  • Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities for business opportunities
  • Track sales pipeline and update senior management on progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal days
  • Monthly auto allowance and gas card
  • Uncapped commission structure with estimated OTE of $150k+
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Description

Allied Universal® Technology Services is hiring an Account Executive. The Account Executive will be essential in the achievement of branch sales goals by driving new business development across the assigned territory. The Account Executive will represent Allied Universal® Technology Services' core values through a consultative approach with clients and internal partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Business Development: Create and execute growth plans for a designated territory, aiming to expand Allied Universal® Technology Services' market share across diverse industries
  • Sales Process Management: Oversee the full sales cycle, from prospecting (via self-sourced and company leads) to proposal, pricing, contract negotiation, tailored presentations, and post-close implementation
  • Goal Achievement: Consistently exceed sales targets by driving new business throughout the territory, increasing project support and service offerings with current customers and partnering with the Director of Strategic Solutions for cross-selling opportunities with current physical security guarding clients
  • Solution Presentation: Deliver presentations of Allied Universal® Technology Services' security solutions, including installation, service, maintenance agreements, and hosted managed services
  • Account Management: Foster consultative relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders for sustained business growth while collaborating with Project Managers to ensure consistent service delivery
  • Efficient Scheduling: Strategically manage travel and appointments to maximize client interactions
  • Market Awareness: Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to uncover new business opportunities
  • Performance Reporting: Track and report on sales pipeline and goal progress through CRM and regular updates to senior management

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
  • Must possess one of the following:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Development or related field
    • Associate's degree in Business, Business Development or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment selling a technical solution
    • High school diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment
  • Current driver's license if driving a company vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
  • Minimum of three (3) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment selling a technical solution
  • Results-Driven: Consultative sales professional with a proven record of exceeding goals
  • Relationship Builder: Knowledgeable and experienced in developing long-term client relationships and delivering high-quality service
  • Organized and Strategic: Skilled in planning for cold calling, client meetings and site walks throughout the territory while consistently reporting on goal tracking and achievement
  • Exceptional Communicator: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, adept at crafting compelling presentations and written communications
  • Brand Builder: Experienced in brand development using networks, associations, and social media for effective prospecting
  • Multi-Tasker: Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with excellent follow-up skills
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Salesforce and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn and present comprehensive technology product and service solutions to our clients

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
  • Security Technology Industry: Electronic security solutions sales and account management experience
  • Technology: Knowledge of Salesforce, SAP and WeEstimate or any of the electronic security platforms: AMAG, SoftwareHouse, Lenel-S2, BRIVO, Genetec, Alarm.com, Avigilon / Motorola Solutions, Open Options, Exacq, Milestone, ONSSI, Axis, American Dynamics, DMP, Bosch, Commend, Talk-A-Phone, Fluidmesh, Silent Knight, March Networks, etc..

BENEFITS:
  • Pay: $80,000-$85,000 + $450.00 monlthy auto allowance + gas card + unpaccped comossion plan (Est OTE: $150k+)
  • Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
  • Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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