Regional Account Executive

Location: Springfield, MO   Job Overview   The Regional Account Executive (RAE) is responsible for identifying high-profile regional account opportunities, securing agreements for both rental and direct sale programs via the phone and in-person customer visits.   Responsibilities/Essential Functions   The RAE will provide ongoing customer interaction to support the Vestis relationship with its regional account customers. Attain annual quota on direct sale and rental new business. Update and maintain an Electronic Contact Management System Communicate (e-mail, phone, fax, etc.) with Prospects and Customers (internal & external). Qualify and report on Corporate Accounts Pursuit Program Maintain awareness at all times of the contract status of all Fortune 1,000 Businesses and On-going contact in his/her territory Identifying ways to grow margin while identifying process/cost improvements for customers Generate monthly (activity level & results) reports.   Knowledge/Skills/Abilities   Experienced with MS Office applications Excellent written and verbal skills required Must be comfortable interacting and initiating relationships with executives in a diverse business and environment.    Experience/Qualifications   Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years outside sales experience in a business-to-business selling environment Industry experience strongly preferred   License Requirements/Certifications   Valid driver’s license.