Promotional Account Executive

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Reach out to potential clients for our services and get in front of a decision-maker to pitch our promotional products and services Source new leads, contacts, and network both locally and nationally to increase the reach of the business Manage an existing book of clients in processing their orders, soliciting new orders, and maintaining relationships with each client Provide troubleshooting and customer service to our clients and ensure a 5-star customer service experience in line with the Pride Promo values Help create proofs and samples for prospective and existing clients for new promotional items Place orders with Pride Promo's vendors to fulfill wholesale orders and follow up on existing orders Communicate with clients about the status of orders and delivery expectations Maintain a working mastery of the Pride Promo sales methodology and work to improve performance month over month Achieve and maintain expertise in the promotional products space and effectively consult with clients on how we can meet their needsQUALIFICATIONS:Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or relevant experience 2+ years experience in account management or business-to-business sales required 2+ years experience in the promotional products industry is strongly preferred An upbeat, positive, and outgoing personality is required due to the focus on engagement in the position Excellent verbal communication and intrapersonal skillsMUST fit the Pride Promo/Queerencia brand and be a positive ambassador for our message and mission Knowledge of CRM systems (Zoho One) is strongly preferred Ability to operate responsibly without direct oversight and make independent decisions that fall under company policy and procedures Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and Adobe Suite preferred Financially motivated and driven to improveWHAT WE OFFER:Highly Competitive Compensation + Lucrative Bonus Opportunity Medical and Dental Insurance Options 401k Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match Unlimited PTOAdvancement Opportunity Family & Community EnvironmentA Mission To Believe InABOUT US:At Pride Promo, we stand proudly at the intersection of diversity and quality, as a small, LGBTQ+, and Black-owned business. Our mission is to empower our clients' brands while embracing our commitment to inclusivity and community support. Queerencia, our consumer-facing division, gets its name from the Spanish word "querencia", which is a place where one feels safe and can be their most authentic self, Queerencia is an LGBTQ+ lifestyle brand that aims to be that for the queer community by empowering all people within it to embrace their true identity and express themselves boldly and proudly. Queerencia is a Black & LGBTQ+ owned brand that merges queer history and culture with trendy products to educate better and encourage all types of queer people to be bold and proud of who they are. Both our business-to-consumer brand (Queerencia) and our business-to-business brand (Pride Promo) are focused on our mission of Community Empowerment, Environmental Sustainability, and Service to the World.