Full-Time

Account Executive

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Deft

Deft

51-200 employees

Managed cloud data center services provider

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$90k - $120kAnnually

+ Unlimited Commissions

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Inside Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • 5+ years of proven sales track record within the Private, Hybrid, Public, Managed & Professional Services, IT industry preferred
  • 5+ years of outside sales or business to business sales experience required
  • Ability to position a solution sales approach
  • Ability to value sell solutions to a multitude of clients
  • Applied knowledge across multiple technologies and methodologies
  • Accountability to the quota assigned and accepted
  • High-level organizational skills, communication, and professionalism
  • Presentation skills and ability to demonstrate effective sales processes
  • Drive relationships, previous and new, to foster more sales and contacts within assigned accounts
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams
  • Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills
  • Ability to travel to assigned accounts, when necessary and appropriate
Responsibilities
  • Utilize CRM to manage your assigned book of business, customer contact documentation, customer needs, active projects, and to support team selling strategy
  • Cross-sell, up-sell, and create new opportunities within your existing and prospective rostered clients.
  • Schedule sales meetings and deliver solutions on immediate customer requests via Microsoft Teams, phone, or in-person (once normal business operations resume in-office)
  • Become proficient on Summit's IT systems for quotes, CRM entry and upkeep, account setup, credit profile, and account management
  • Work with Sales Development team to provide solutions to customers around expansion needs, new solution offerings, additional services, temporary needs, and other relevant infrastructure needs
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management
  • Drive new / expanded business, overall Active / Inactive Customer Growth, and year-over-year (YoY), quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) Revenue Growth within assigned accounts
  • Leverage entire portfolio to provide clients the best overall solution to match the needs of their business
  • Recover inactive customers via sales methodology, sales tools, team capabilities, and marketing campaigns
  • Coordinate with all departments to ensure customer satisfaction and communicate all issues/client concerns
  • Negotiate prices on Cloud solutions sales in accordance with pricing policies and procedures
Desired Qualifications
  • 5+ years of proven sales track record within the Private, Hybrid, Public, Managed & Professional Services, IT industry preferred

Deft specializes in managed cloud data center services, offering solutions such as AWS, Azure, multi-cloud options, colocation, and disaster recovery. Their services help businesses optimize their IT infrastructure, making it more efficient and reliable. Deft manages the setup, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems, allowing clients to focus on their core operations without the technical burden. They cater to a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, and generate revenue by charging for their managed services. Deft stands out by maintaining a risk-based, safety-first approach to ensure operational continuity, adhering to safety protocols in their facilities. Their goal is to be a trusted advisor in the IT services industry, helping clients strategize, design, build, operate, and optimize their IT environments.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for hybrid cloud solutions enhances Deft's service relevance.
  • Rising interest in edge computing complements Deft's data center offerings.
  • Increased adoption of multi-cloud strategies aligns with Deft's service capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges and cultural misalignment post-acquisition by Summit.
  • Potential loss of key clients due to acquisition by Summit.
  • Increased competition from other managed service providers expanding cloud offerings.

What makes Deft unique

  • Deft offers tailored IT solutions, focusing on client-specific needs and collaboration.
  • They provide a comprehensive suite of managed cloud and data center services.
  • Deft maintains a risk-based, safety-first approach in their operations.

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Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

RTA and CTA Transit Benefits