Sales Account Manager

The British Standards Institution (BSI)

$76K — $90K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least four years of sales experience.
  • Familiarity with ISO standards and the certification industry is advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills to negotiate and influence effectively.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners.
  • Experience with CRM tools like SAP or Salesforce is a plus.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license for client travel.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales growth by nurturing existing client relationships and securing new ones.
  • Engage with decision-makers in organizations to present BSI offerings.
  • Identify and qualify new business leads to build a continuous sales pipeline.
  • Foster strong, ongoing client relationships for repeat business.
  • Stay updated on market trends to strategize revenue opportunities.
  • Provide timely, accurate sales reports for forecasting and strategy.
  • Travel quarterly to client locations to strengthen relationships.

Benefits

  • Competitive total reward package.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(K) with company contribution.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Wide range of flexible benefits to tailor to your lifestyle.
Full Job Description
Sales Account Manager

Location: USA- West and East Coast- Remote

About the role:

As an Sales Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in achieving sales targets and driving the growth of BSI America's product and service offerings related to ISO standards and certifications. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a target-driven environment and enjoys developing long-term relationships with clients.

In your day to day, you will be responsible for:
  • Drive Sales Growth: As a hunter in the sales field, develop and nurture relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
  • Consultative Selling: Engage with key decision-makers in small to midsize organizations to present and position BSI products and services, helping them meet ISO standards.
  • Pipeline Development: Identify and qualify new business leads, building a continuous sales pipeline to support long-term success.
  • Client Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with clients, ensuring continuous business growth and repeat engagements.
  • Market Trend Identification: Stay ahead of industry trends, strategizing to capture new revenue generation opportunities.
  • Accurate Reporting: Provide timely and accurate sales reports, supporting business forecasting and strategy development.
  • Travel for Success: Travel to visit clients on a quarterly basis, building personal connections and furthering business opportunities.


To be successful in the role, you will have:
  • Sales Experience: At least four years of experience in sales.
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the certification industry and/or ISO standards is a plus, though not essential.
  • Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong ability to negotiate, influence, and build relationships with both internal teams and external clients.
  • Collaboration Mindset: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Tech-Savvy: Experience with CRM tools like SAP and Salesforce is an advantage.
  • Valid Driver's License: Travel to client sites is required on a quarterly basis.


What we offer:

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of; 20-days annual leave, bank holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(K) with company contribution, short-term and long-term disability, maternal leave, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

The base salary for this position can range from $76,500 - 90,000.00 USD annually, plus commission; actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

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