We are seeking a client-focused and technically-savvy Account Executive to drive business growth and foster long-term relationships within our Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and Managed Services Provider (MSP) business. This hybrid role requires up to 60% travel, engaging directly with clients, prospects, and partners across the region.
Job Title: Account Executive
Location: North Carolina / South Carolina
Department: Sales / Client Engagement
Reports To: Director of Sales
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirement: Up to 60% (regional travel to clients and events)
About the Role
This position is ideal for a strategic networker—someone who understands the IT services landscape, can identify opportunities within client infrastructures, and thrives on face-to-face engagement to deliver value-driven solutions. You'll be instrumental in expanding our client base while ensuring existing customers receive top-tier service and technology outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Networking & Business Development
- Travel regularly to meet with mid-market and enterprise clients, SLED clients, IT decision-makers, and channel partners.
- Attend industry conferences, partner events, and customer engagements to build high-value relationships.
- Identify new business opportunities across hardware, software, cloud, and managed services.
- Deliver tailored presentations and proposals for solutions such as infrastructure modernization, cloud migrations, cybersecurity, and managed IT services.
- Drive net-new sales and pipeline growth through proactive field-based outreach and strategic networking.
Account Management & Client Retention
- Manage a portfolio of existing accounts, ensuring consistent communication, satisfaction, and renewal success.
- Act as a trusted advisor by understanding clients’ technology roadmaps and aligning them with our service offerings.
- Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs), uncover upsell/cross-sell opportunities, and support lifecycle services post-sale.
- Work closely with engineering and project teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
Internal & Partner Collaboration
- Collaborate with solution architects, pre-sales engineers, and project managers to scope and deliver proposals.
- Maintain strong knowledge of vendor partner programs, incentives, and certifications to leverage value for clients.
- Keep accurate records of pipeline activity, forecasts, and account updates in CRM (ConnectWise).
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in IT sales, preferably within a VAR, MSP, or systems integrator environment.
- Familiarity with SLED and enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS), networking, and cybersecurity solutions.
- Demonstrated success in building client relationships and growing revenue in a travel-heavy role.
- Strong communication and consultative selling skills, with an ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience managing both new business development and post-sale client relationships.
- Proficiency in CRM platforms and Microsoft 365; experience with quoting tools (e.g., ConnectWise Sell, Quosal) is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent industry experience/certifications).
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation, travel reimbursement, and vendor incentive programs.
- Access to top-tier technology partners and ongoing training opportunities.
- A collaborative team environment with a growth mindset.
- Opportunities to influence the direction of client strategy in a dynamic tech landscape.