Account Executive-Locknet

Job Description

Embark on a dynamic career journey with us! As a leading Managed Services Provider, we're on the lookout for a passionate and results-driven Account Executive to join our innovative team. If you're ready to shape the future of client relationships, drive business growth, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. Join Locknet Managed IT as we redefine excellence in managed services, and let your career ascent begin!

The ideal candidate would live within the Des Moines, Iowa area as the their market with include the following counties in Iowa: Polk, Boone, Story, Marshall, Jasper, Marion, Warren, Madison and Dallas.

JOB SUMMARY

Our Account Executives work with clients who are investing in hardware and software systems to fulfill their desire to have a productive and secure network for their organization. Our Account Executives consult and plan to produce mutually beneficial outcomes. Account Executives are required to maximize all business opportunities on behalf of Locknet Managed IT, an EO Johnson Company. By liaising with customers, current and potential, and other departments within the organization, the Account Executive takes all worthwhile opportunities to expand the business.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops sales targets and strategies with the help of the Director of Sales, and ensure to meet or exceed them

Use initiatives to source new clients, including following leads, building a referral network, visiting potential clients and giving sales presentations

Attends conferences and functions to promote Locknet Managed IT Services and prepare and deliver presentations when possible

Gives accurate advice to potential customers regarding our services, offering a range of solutions appropriate to the client’s needs

Demonstrates professional knowledge of Managed IT Services

Succinctly express competitive advantages

Works under pressure, and efficiently, within time constraints

Self-starter with motivation to constantly improve and meet short and long term goals

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

College degree in business, sales, marketing or 4 years equivalent work experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

2 plus years of Business to Business consultative sales experience selling business technology products and services

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Intermediate skill level in understanding computer networks and business technology

Proficient in Microsoft Office and any other standard software related to Sales & Marketing

Excellent communication skills as much of the job involves presentations, conferences and other sales activities

Willingness to learn about how our products and services work

Desire to learn about the industry sector you sell to

Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and high energy level

Effective time management and organizational skills

Ability to grow and adapt to change

Exceptional customer service orientation

Demonstrate company values, including a high level of professionalism in every aspect of conducting business

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires driving regularly

Maintain a good driving record and have a valid driver’s license

The Account Executive will be responsible for routinely traveling to meet customers throughout the day

The majority of the travel is local with no overnights

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties in accordance with state and federal law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, stoop, crouch or bend. The employee must occasionally carry, lift and/or move over 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Locknet Managed It Services, an EO Johnson Company, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits for full-time Locknet employees include:

Competitive Compensation

Vacation and self/family care days

Parental leave

Group medical, dental, vision and life

401(K) plan with a 50% match up to your first 8%

Discretionary 401(K) profit sharing plan

Company paid short and long term disability coverage

Paid Holidays

HOW TO APPLY

Locknet Managed IT Services has an online employment application. In order to complete it, you need to apply for a specific position. All open positions can be found on our website at

If this is the first time you have applied for a position with Locknet, you will be asked to register. Returning applicants will only need to provide their email address and password.

ABOUT LOCKNET MANAGED IT SERVICES

Locknet Managed IT Services, an EO Johnson Company, is a top managed service provider (MSP) in the nation. With clients and offices throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, Locknet has supported technology strategies for companies for more than 30 years. Locknet’s world-class team is dedicated to making your network safe by providing a range of managed security and network management services, including technology assessments, firewall management, patching, desktop and server support, private-cloud backup and much more. Locknet is UCS/SOC 2 Type 2 Certified, ensuring the highest level of trust and peace of mind for their clients. Read more at

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Locknet Managed IT Services, an EO Johnson Company, is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.