Strategic Account Manager

Overview Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry 97% ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service Check out our company page: https://www.imagefirst.com/company/ Responsibilities & Qualifications We are looking to add a Strategic Account Managerto the ImageFIRST organization in Houston, TX. The Strategic Account Managerwill originate new business by calling on hospital C-suite Executives, GPOs, and Department Heads and building relationships and closing business. The successful candidate will have strong solution sales and negotiating skills, high energy, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Sales professionals with recent cold-calling experience and willingness to call and visit customers on a daily basis are likely to be successful. RESPONSIBILITIES: Achieve regional sales and operational objectives by contributing regional sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends; determine regional sales system improvements and implement changes Grow a sales pipeline to meet quarterly targets as directed Develop sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential accounts Establish common ground and focus on win-win outcomes while gaining concessions and protecting organizational interests Build and maintain relationships with VP level and above MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 3 years of hospital sales experience including strategic, consultive and complex selling Minimum of 10 years professional experience in health care Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proven ability to develop and manage long-term relationships Proven networking skills Track record of successful negotiation with the most skilled or resistant groups Great organizational and time management skills Creative thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit Successful track record working with sales organizations to achieve and exceed sales goals Ability to make compelling presentations to hospital decision-makers using visual aids and other media Minimum travel requirement 30-50% (by car or air depending on territory) Company Values & Benefits Required Competencies: Be Respectful: Value all we come in contact with Be Remarkable: Create a positive moment with every interaction Be Safe: Keep ourselves and those around us safe Be Honest: Be guided by truthfulness in all we do Benefits: Competitive pay Medical, Dental, Vision Pet, Legal, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401k (match) Paid Time Off Package Great company culture Collaborative team environment EOE / Drug-Free Workplace We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are fueled by the talent, passion, anddiversityof our associates. #J-18808-Ljbffr