Now Hiring - Alogent Corporation - Professional Services Strategic Sales Executive (New Business) in Peachtree Corners, GA

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Alogent is the market leader in providing solutions for deposit automation to some of the largest banks in the world. With over 25 years' experience in providing the technology, support, and expertise to overcome business challenges in premier financial institutions everywhere such as reliability, efficiency, and quality. Our partnership-based approach to working through business issues has been recognized by our clients and partners through maintaining long-term relationships as their business needs evolve. Alogent continues to forge ahead through the creation of specialized technologies and services that utilize imaging and automation to achieve proven results. Our goal is to be the premier financial technology partner to institutions everywhere. Alogent is headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, with employees across the United States. * Job Overview: Alogent is currently recruiting for a Strategic Sales Executive (New Business). As the leader in our market, we are looking for a proven, high energy, success driven Sales Executive who will create growth in our company. This is a quota-carrying sales position that is responsible for driving efforts to grow Alogent market share and presence in the industry through the execution of consultative sales activities with prospective large financial institutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating leads and driving new sales for Alogent through direct sales of our industry leading solutions into large financial institution prospective accounts. This position boasts a market competitive base salary plus commission and carries an annual sales quota. Solid communication, presentation, relationship building, organizational and problem-solving skills are a must. * This position can be filled by candidates throughout the United States, however, candidates local to our Peachtree Corners, GA headquarters will be considered hybrid with 2-3 day in office requirement. * Important Note: Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Alogent.* Essential Job Responsibilities: * Meet/Exceed Annual Quota * Generate leads and drive sales of Alogent's products to prospective large financial institutions as assigned by the Chief Revenue Officer. * Prospect for new business within assigned large financial institutions (greenfield accounts, then upsell, cross-sell into newly acquired accounts) * Manage the effective and rapid movement of leads through the sales process, including qualification of prospects; assessment of potential client needs; presentations of Alogent's products; and expeditious closing of business * Manage client relationships within newly acquired accounts & expand relationships as appropriate * Daily maintenance of sales pipeline, statuses, and forecasts in Salesforce * Assist the renewal process of product and support agreements (after new accounts are acquired) * Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction which is measured by ongoing customer satisfaction metrics and high contract renewal rates * Act as a trusted advisor ensuring customers are effectively using Alogent's applications, and recommend adoption of newer versions of installed products or expanded services * Work closely with internal departments such as Professional Services, Development, Customer Support and Accounting * Participate in customer calls and onsite visits The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job, and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. * Qualifications/Experience: * Bachelor's Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in related field * 10+ years direct sales experience in financial services sector selling to large Financial Institutions of all sizes preferred with demonstrated success * Strong knowledge of item processing solutions and payments industry preferred. Familiarity with how these applications are used within the market and knowledge of major competitive offerings * Demonstrated understanding of sales cycles and processes * Experience in opportunity qualification, account development & on-going relationship management * Proven track record for consistently attaining quota * Must be professional with exceptional etiquette skills * Strong customer service skills * Exceptional time management/task management skills * Aptitude to listen to customer needs and recite information to ensure those needs are met through our solutions and products * Experience using Salesforce CRM software * Quickly acquire product/industry knowledge to deliver cost-justified solutions * Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey information and ideas through verbal and/or written media to individuals or groups * Ability to work tactfully through challenging customer issues * Problem solver who takes initiative to get things done, an enthusiastic go getter! * Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required Working Conditions: * Ability to travel at least 40% * Ability to attend and conduct presentations * May require sitting, standing or being on the phone * Must be able to work with possible distractions in the work environment BENEFITS: * Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Group Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Identity Protection Program and long-term care * Excellent 401(k) plan with company match * Paid time off (PTO) and Holidays * Paid voluntary time off (VTO) day * Wellness programs * Monthly educational sessions for employees * A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced, and fun team * A diverse work atmosphere Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Employment Opportunity Family and Medical Leave Act _ Notice To Third-Party Agencies:_ Alogent does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Alogent. Alogent will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity. _ Alogent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._