Account Executive
What You Will Be Doing
- Research prospective clients through several strategies including internet research, trade show lists, referrals, yellow pages, various professional directories and personal investigation
- Create accurate spreadsheets of prospective client data including names, titles, phone numbers, addresses and various other information
- Generate daily mailings to prospective clients using updated and accurate spreadsheets
- Cold call prospective clients
- Creatively problem solve to improve current new business development strategy
- Negotiate rates and deadlines with prospective and current clients
- Education prospective and existing clients regarding the translation process, including TransPerfect’s rates, justification for turnaround time and competitors’ information
- Liaise with production to ensure that all jobs are handled appropriately and with keen attention to detail, resulting in a perfect product
- Consistently follow up with clients to ensure their satisfaction with delivery, quality and customer service
- Research and understand all industries that TransPerfect markets to, including industry leaders, current events, and any other pertinent data
- Perform other special projects or duties when required
Why TransPerfect
For more than 25 years, we have honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed but also encouraged. In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated, so they can grow alongside the organization.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks.
You even get your birthday off because let's face it, we're stoked that you were born.
TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law
Job requirements
- Your experience includes:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent English communication (written and verbal) skills
- Between 1-3 years of sales experience
- Proven sales life cycle experience - lead generation through business closing
- Proven track record in achieving sales targets
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective time management skills