Vista™ Online Surveys Account Manager

Vanguard Software Corporation, a leading developer of Web-based business improvement software, is seeking a Sales and Marketing professional who is a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial, self-starter to join our growing sales team as a Vista Online Surveys Account Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for inside sales of our Vista Online Surveys tool. In addition to following up with Vanguard-generated customer leads, the candidate will work closely with Sales Management and Executive teams to develop, close, and maintain national and international customer accounts. The candidate will help to drive sales of Vanguard's Web-based surveying service, and accelerate Vista Online Surveys' growth and market positioning over the next several years.

Responsibilities:

• Develop leads and marketing plans for local and national markets
• Follow-up with customer and partner leads
• Work closely with Sales Management and Executive Team
• Develop, close, and maintain accounts nationally and internationally
• No travel required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree
• 2-6 years experience in business-to-business sales
• US Citizen or Green Card holder

Required Skills and Prerequisites:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter but team player
• Experience in business process improvement or software sales is helpful
• Proven ability to meet and exceed a sales quota consistently
• Desire and ability to generate leads through effective networking and phone calls
• Ability to sell consultatively by listening to customer's needs and shaping a shared vision for a solution
• Goal-oriented with a strong desire to make the company successful
• High level of energy and persistence
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to work in a dynamic environment

Start Date:

• Immediate

Location:

• Cary, NC