HQ GROUP

1. POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of this position is to develop with dynamism the sales of projects and added-value solutions to customers using various combinations of Lectra's comprehensive products and services portfolio (software, equipment, training, consulting, and services contracts...) while respecting the sales internal policy and rules..
2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On an ongoing basis, the Sales Executive is expected to:
Achieve and exceed sales objectives by aggressively developing the business through a constant pipeline build-up with existing and new accounts
• Hunter spirit: to Find new prospects
• Develop and manage long-term customer relationships and strengthen the existing business through regular customer reviews.
• Define accurate account plan per customer
• Define and implement sales strategy per account/Opportunities
Manage the sales cycle of added value propositions (including professional services - training and consulting - and recurrent maintenance contracts) from lead to close:
• Opportunity detection
• Opportunity qualification and evaluation,
• Solution definition - Presentation - Quotation - Proposal drafting
• Negotiation and closing, ensuring that all terms and conditions of the contract are defined and respect Lectra's standards.
Work closely with the marketing to develop an extensive knowledge base of all the local apparel/fashion industry, including key players and their current application and technology footprint, buying process, compelling events, political environment, and strategies
With the Sales Team to promote and demonstrate the added value of Lectra's solutions by understanding our customer's strategy, needs, and the environment through analyses, demonstrations, and trials.
Maintain contact with his customers and ensure a regular follow-up on the account he is responsible for:
• Make regular contact with existing customers (phone calls, visits on-site etc)
• Develop and manage the long term customer relationship and strengthen the existing business through regular customer reviews.
• Define accurate account plan per customer
• Be alert to potential opportunities for existing customers