Account Executive

Company Description

SmithDryden, LLC. was founded in 1991 in Edmond and is one of the largest promotional products distributors serving Oklahoma. The company has been honored three times as Oklahoma City’s Metro 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies and the distributor to the Advertising Specialty’s Institute National Buyer of the Year. For more information, please visit www.smithdryden.com.

Job Description

The Account Executive will build close, long-term relationships with assigned accounts to generate revenue. They will source products, calculate pricing, prepare quotes and presentations, and provide creative promotional product solutions to clients. They will also deliver an outstanding and personalized customer service experience throughout the sales and post-purchase process. 

A typical day consists of working on a PC responding to emails, preparing quotes, researching products, answering client questions, reviewing art proofs, and closing sales.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build long term relationships with clients to understand and define their promotional needs.
• Brainstorm and source creative promotional products / ideas that meet or exceed the clients’ specifications.
• Calculate pricing and prepare quotes and presentations.
• Follow-up on quotes, proofs, and orders as needed.
• Resolve any concerns with projects and orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide an outstanding customer experience with empathy, anticipation, and a positive attitude.
• Stay current on industry trends, products, and education.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as attending tradeshows or educational seminars.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams).
• Must learn how to use Salesforce, Sage Online, ShipStation, and our ecommerce platforms.
• Must learn promotional product print processes and customization options.
• Basic business math and analytical skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with constantly changing demands.
• Outstanding organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing numerous projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and phone communication skills. Proper spelling and grammar are required.
• Must be ambitious, self-motivated, highly professional, and have a positive attitude.
• Associates’ or bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited College or University preferred.
• 3.0 or higher GPA. Consideration may be given to a slightly lower GPA with strong work experience.

Additional Information

Working Conditions: Work occurs in a moderately quiet office environment.

Travel:  Travel in state as needed to meet with clients and prospects. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Hours / Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Compensation:

• Pay - $70,000 to $85,000 paid hourly depending on experience.
• Paid Time Off includes 80 hours accrued biweekly and up to 10 paid holidays.
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

SmithDryden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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