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Innovation Principal
Location
California
Posted
2 hours ago
Salary
$220K - $240K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Innovation Principal
Trace3
• Proactively find new opportunities for Innovation offerings within existing Trace3 customer base • Proactively develop net new Trace3 clients via above mentioned Innovation offerings • Engage senior-level executives by building relationships, establishing credibility, conducting substantive content discussions, diagnosing needs, solving problems, and identifying relevant resources • Manage each engagement with client from introduction to successful team hand-off with interval check-ins until close • Carefully balance the needs of all team members (internal and client staff) to lead each project to a successful outcome • Sense patterns among client needs to shape the ongoing research and product creation • Ensure collaboration amongst all teams (Innovation, Trace3 Field, & Client) • Ensure clients and Company’s interests are properly aligned • Escalate risks and issues to Sales and Innovation management as necessary • Manage communication between Trace3 and each client - making the determinations as to what, when and how things are communicated • Be the key point of contact and partner for each assigned client engagement • Establish a rapport and confidence with assigned clients and Trace3 Sales Reps • Work closely with Sales to ensure client engagements are relevant, provide value to all parties, and are in line with goals of Sales and Client. • Drive revenue with existing and net new clients via all Innovation offerings
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with at least 7 years’ experience in successful consultative selling and account development of Commercial Enterprise accounts.
- Demonstrated leadership and initiative skills in successfully driving specialty sales in accounts - prospecting, negotiating and closing deals.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidly changing priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients at all levels.
- Excellent conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, and manage multiple projects. Ability to meet stated customer initiated deadlines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
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