Account Executive

 

In PES we help clients differentiate their brands by designing and producing premium and custom-made promotional merchandise. Since 1992 we have provided thousands of custom-made products to clients from 25 different countries. Our focus on building long-term client partnerships enables us to gain a deep understanding of brands. In addition to this end of last year we have launched a new brand of our own named VAU: http://vauproducts.com.

We are 40 people and looking for an Account Executive to join our sales team which is currently comprised of Julijana and Ivica. You would be based in our office in Zagreb, Croatia. Working hours are from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. If you can picture yourself in a client relationship and project management role this job might be for you.

 

 

responsibilities

 
  • analyse markets and sales opportunities in order to win new business
  • facilitate the sales process, by directly communicating with potential and current clients, all the way from presenting what we offer to setting the right expectations, quoting, delivering a concrete project and invoicing
  • assist in, oversee and manage several projects simultaneously
  • collaborate with colleagues from sales, design, engineering and production in order to assure projects are being delivered according to client expectations
  • achieve sales results and a high level of client service
  • project documentation and evaluation
  • develop ideas to increase sales and improve client experience

 

basic requirements

 
  • you are a team player: cooperative, resourceful and self-motivated
  • an avid learner: you are curious and like to to find out about innovations
    in your area of expertise
  • comfortable in a direct client facing role: you thrive on dealing with
    different types of people
  • project management skills
  • excellent Croatian and English skills (both spoken and written)
  • high computer literacy (MS Office and internet)

 

preferred requirements

 
  • you are about to or have graduated from college: it could be business administration, sociology, journalism, what exactly you have studied is secondary to us; what we value much more is your talent and motivation for excelling in the role of an Account Executive
  • 0 to 2 years of work experience
  • driver's license (category B)
  • given the fact that most of our revenue stems from Western European clients any additional language skills are a huge plus (most notably French)

 

our offer

 
  • a flat hierarchy: quick decision making, little bureaucracy
  • a team approach in a dynamic environment: many projects for different brands
  • the opportunity to grow and learn fast
  • an environment that respects your individual work-life balance
  • a competitive salary

 

how to apply

 
  • solve two tasks, in English (this is a must do, applications that do not include this part will not be taken into consideration)
  • along with your answers to the above mentioned tasks attach your CV, LinkedIN profile address and any additional material you believe might be relevant to us
  • we don't believe in old school motivational letters which is why we suggest you create a video cover letter about yourself and your passion for joining our team; contrary to all the rest mentioned here this is not required but if you create it we will sure watch it
  • please send all this to career[at]pes.hr and you might soon join our team! As long as this job opening is listed under "current job openings" on http://www.pes.hr/career/ it means we have not filled the position yet and would very much welcome your application

 

PES is an equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.