Strategic Account Executive

Job DescriptionAstound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology. We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world.Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customersdelivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences.Our commitment to excellence extends beyond infrastructure. We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discountsensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. At Astound, we believe in creating astounding possibilities for everyone, everywhere.A Day in the Life of theStrategic Account Executive - GEMSAstound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology. We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world. At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customersdelivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond infrastructure. We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discountsensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. At Astound, we believe in creating astounding possibilities for everyone, everywhere. The Strategic Account Executive GEMS is responsible for driving revenue growth and long-term relationships within the Government, Education, Medical, and Strategic sectors. This outside sales role focuses on high-value, complex telecommunications solutions, including voice, data, cloud, and managed services, tailored to the unique needs of public and institutional clients. This role will also develop and execute account strategies for assigned existing customers to ensure Astound is delivering an exceptional customer experience in terms of network, service offerings, billing and care.Responsibilities include:Account Strategy & Growth:Develop and execute strategic account plans for key GEMS clients. Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling services tailored to each vertical.Proactively call assigned customers to coordinate periodic business reviews as defined by customer.Client Engagement:Build strong, long-term relationships with decision-makers, procurement teams, and technical stakeholders. Act as the single point of contact for assigned accounts.Actively manage upcoming contract expirations and track/report renewal success rate.Serve as the primary contact and key point of escalation for post-sale issues that arise and own communication to customer through final resolution.Solution Selling:Consultatively sell complex solutions including fiber, wireless, IP networking, VoIP, unified communications, security, and cloud services.Proposal & Contract Management:Lead the RFP/RFI process, ensuring competitive and compliant proposals. Negotiate contracts in alignment with client requirements and company policy.Review existing contracted services and ensure customer has copies of contracts, circuit IDs and key personnel contact information for support departments within Astound (NOC, Billing and Care)Market Intelligence:Stay informed on GEMS sector trends, procurement cycles, funding mechanisms (e.g., E-Rate, government grants), and compliance requirements.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Engage internal stakeholders and collaborate with sales representative to assist as needed for installation updates and general customer follow up.Provide periodic updates to leadership detailing best practice on customer experience initiatives needed to guarantee positive outcome for customer and Astound.Revenue Targets:Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets, including new revenue, renewals, and retention KPIs.Quarterly and/or periodic travel within footprint for customer meetings.Must hold valid driver's license and maintain clean driving record.Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Education:Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in salesExperience:Minimum 8 year track record of success selling to large business with technical solution.5+ years experience in systems selling, consultative sales techniques, and account planning including account profiling, account positioning strategy, customer needs analysis, sales opportunity development, service improvement planning, and long range account management strategies.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated success in telecommunications and internet sales to end-user customers, including strategic and large business customers and government accounts using relationship management and system sales conceptsAbility to sell to C level executives within an organizationProfessional business acumen in funnel management and forecasting in a CRM environmentProduct knowledge of both switched and dedicated services, as well as associated end-user and carrier applicationsSalesforce or CRM experience preferredOperational understanding of telecommunications ordering, provisioning, and billing processesWorking knowledge of general marketing principle tools and processes as well as reviewing complex legal documents; including master service agreements, service level agreements and non-disclosure agreementsSkills necessary for decision making and maintaining customer retentionStrong interpersonal skillsDetail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:401k retirement plan, with employer matchInsurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurancePaid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organizationFloating Holiday: 40 hours per yearPaid Holidays: 7 days per yearPaid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local lawsTuition reimbursement programEmployee discount program*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positionsBase Salary: The base salary range in New York for this position is $115,000, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.Commissions at plan: Targeted commissions at full attainment are forty-two thousand annually. Our sales total compensation offers the potential for significant upside above targeted earnings for those who overachieve their sales targets.Our Mission Statement:* Take care of our customers* Take care of each other* Do what we say we are going to do* Have funDiverse Workforce / EEO:Astound is proud to be an Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business. FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only):Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only): We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:401k retirement plan, with employer matchInsurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurancePaid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organizationFloating Holiday: 40 hours per yearPaid Holidays: 7 days per yearPaid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local lawsTuition reimbursement programEmployee discount program*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positionOur Mission Statement:* Take care of our customers* Take care of each other* Do what we say we are going to do* Have funAstound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. xhqgsiq We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.