Benchmark IT - Technology Talent

Technology Account Executive  – Hybrid - Benchmark IT

Benchmark IT, a leading technology consulting and recruitment firm in the NY Metro area, has an outstanding opportunity for a Technology Account Executive in our Stamford, CT headquarters.  We operate in Hybrid mode, 1 day/week in the office and 4 days/week from home.   

We’re looking for candidates with a minimum of 2 years technical sales or account management experience to join our team, working and learning from the best in a supportive, ethical and fun environment.

What’s in it for you:

·       Base salary plus unlimited commission plan ·       Full benefits including 401K ·       Comprehensive training with industry-leading tools and techniques ·       Career advancement opportunities

Here’s your day to day:

·       Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities by contacting and visiting clients and prospects. ·       Generate sales leads utilizing social and professional media platforms, along with your own network. ·       Convert leads into qualified prospects and clients through your persistent ability to connect via phone calls, emails, and referrals. ·       Work with internal recruiting team to vet and select top candidates and ensure they are the right technical and cultural fit for your clients. ·       Ongoing account management and contact with all managerial levels and roles within the client company. ·       Serve as client advisor regarding IT industry staffing trends and staffing mix.

Here’s what you’ll  bring to the team:

·       Ability to confidently identify and engage with all levels of IT decision makers. ·       Strong, persistent, and diplomatic sales and customer service skills. ·       Excellent listening, written, presentation and negotiation skills ·       Confident and engaging interpersonal and people skills. ·       Strong personal initiative to follow up and close business ·       Ability to thrive in and contribute to a team environment.

Here’s what will make you stand out:

·       Understanding of the tech marketplace ·       Sophisticated understanding of all social media platforms ·       Proven track record of meeting and exceeding goals. ·       Willingness to learn and implement new techniques that are necessary for success.

Required Experience:

·       Bachelor’s Degree or higher ·       2+ years in technology sales, recruiting, staffing or related business-to-business technology sales field