Business Development Executive en Viamericas

Duties and responsibilities

• Recruitment of new agent locations and providing service to existing agent locations within the assigned territory.
• Generate leads, call on prospects, evaluate business position and convert into new business signings. Identify additional selling opportunities and promote sales growth for established agent locations.
• Support new agent application process by inputting the prospective client in the application system and following up on the submitted application.
• Must consistently meet or exceed target goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Viamericas Corporation’s services and Products.
• Activate, install & provide agent training on how to use our products (systems) adequately so they can have an optimal experience while using it.
• Provide ongoing agent support and maintenance through agency visits.
• Replace all damaged equipment in order to maintain level of production
• Establish a nexus between client and Company by constantly communicating important information.
• Closely monitor competitors rates.
• Provide feedback to Company about everything that takes place with the client. This includes doubts, concerns, complaints, suggestions, and all other relevant events like changes competitors are making.
• Counsel agents on how products and services have the potential to satisfy their needs and those of their clients.
• Must work cooperatively with other Company departments including: Applications, Accounts Receivables, Compliance, Products and other Sales Representatives.
• Assist the Compliance department with additional training to the agents.
• Assist with collections from nonpaying agents within assigned territory.
• Must be willing to travel up to 80% of the time.


Information Security Responsibilities:
• Read, acknowledge and comply with Viamericas Staff Information Security Policy via the Information Security training portal.  This should be done within 30 days of hire and repeated annually.
• Attend periodic Information Security training provided by Viamericas’.
• Report any event that might be an Information Security Incident: clicked on a malicious link, downloaded and opened a suspicious file, etc.

Qualifications

• Bilingual – English and Spanish may be required.
• 2-3 years experience in outside sales in the industry preferred.
• A self-starter, with excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skill required.
• Proven negotiation, sales closing experience, and relationship management skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrate presentation abilities required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record is mandatory.

Benefits Include

• Major medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 9 Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401k with Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program