As a Key Account Executive, at our Tempe, AZ Headquarters, you will be assigned some of the most important accounts for the company. The focus will be to evolve the relationship with our key customers as well as identify new opportunities for growth. You will be a brand representative for Sportiqe, educating customers on our products and providing white glove customer service. At Sportiqe we foster teamwork, encourage open communication, and provide opportunities for cross-functional collaboration. You'll also be supported by strong leaders who will guide, mentor, and provide resources to help you succeed! This role is a Full-Time salary role reporting to the Director of Sales.

WHO YOU ARE FOR THE TEAM

• You have at least 3 years of experience in or supporting B2B accounts, preferably in a role that requires you to maintain a relationship with special accounts. Forging meaningful connections comes naturally to you.
• You are confident in taking action and are self-motivated.
• You have familiarity with CRM tools (preferably Zoho) and proficiency in Google Suite is a plus!
• Building rapport, listening actively, and asking insightful questions are skills you excel at! While understanding the customer's needs and providing exceptional customer service.
• You are an effective communicator (written & verbal) with organizational and presentation skills that will help contribute to the overall success of this role.
• The travel requirements include meetings with current key accounts, attending trade shows and industry events, and visiting retail locations as needed. (2-3 times a year)
• Like our spirit animal, The Buffalo; you courageously face challenges head-on and solve them in a positive manner.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Skillfully negotiate and close deals with customers, while setting the correct expectations for the next steps and fulfillment.
• You will continuously learn and contribute to a winning team where we are all in it together.
• Analyze data to track key account performance, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for strategic decision-making while adhering to deadlines.
• Care for Key Accounts; giving them speedy and attentive customer service, collaborating with Marketing, Product development, and other internal teams through proactive communication and follow through to create and deliver a great customer experience.
• As part of the Sportiqe team, you will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a deep understanding and appreciation for our values and mission
• Uncover customer needs and present the proper solution by demonstrating knowledge of Sportiqe’s products and value propositions.

WHY YOU’LL BE EXCITED TO WORK HERE

In addition to offering a community of awesome people you will get to spend time with every day, you'll also receive the following:

• Comprehensive Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401k & HSA Accounts
• Life Insurance, Virtual Health Visits, and Reward Programs
• Flexible & generous PTO and Sick Time
• 12 paid holidays
• Monthly team lunches
• Company learning and team building events.
• Quarterly Clothing Purges (free clothes anyone?)
• Dog-Friendly In-Office
• Annual Apparel credit for Sportiqe items (pro-rated for first year).
• With our core value of “Evolve,” we are looking for teammates who desire growth and challenge.

ABOUT US

At Sportiqe, we’re a tight-knit, agile and energized team that is making a pretty big dent in the lifestyle apparel space. We provide custom decorated apparel to the corporate, resort, professional sport, music and entertainment markets as well as selling our own brand directly to consumers. We work in a relaxed environment but quickly and with agility. We are all building together, each of us owning and growing our pieces of the business. Since we’ve started, we’ve been able to help over 4 million people feel comfortable and work with some pretty awesome people and brands along the way. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is core to our values. We welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities.