Account Executive (Localization Industry)

TransPerfect

Posted 11 days ago

Full Time

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Account Executive is responsible for researching and developing new business relationships through cold calling and lead generation. They also serve as the primary support for existing clients, ensuring satisfaction and coordinating with production for high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

You will be responsible for developing new business relationships and serving as the first level of support to existing clients. You will research prospective clients, cold call, negotiate rates and deadlines, and educate clients on translation processes. Success in this role requires understanding the localization industry and developing effective new business development strategies.

Must Have Skills for ATS

translation

multicultural marketing

website globalization

legal support

technology solution

Job Description

Who We Are:

TransPerfect was founded with a mission to help the world's businesses navigate the global marketplace. Today, we have grown to be an industry leader organization by helping clients globalize their business no matter what service they might need. TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, legal support, and any kind of technology solution.

What You Will Be Doing:

The position of Account Executive is responsible for developing new business relationships and serving as the first level of support to existing clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Research prospective clients through several strategies including internet research, trade show lists, referrals, yellow pages, various professional directories and personal investigation

  • Create accurate spreadsheets of prospective client data including names, titles, phone numbers, addresses and various other information

  • Generate daily mailings to prospective clients using updated and accurate spreadsheets

  • Cold call prospective clients

  • Creatively problem solve to improve current new business development strategy

  • Negotiate rates and deadlines with prospective and current clients

  • Educate prospective and existing clients regarding the translation process, including TransPerfect’s rates, justification for turnaround time and competitors’ information

  • Liaise with production to ensure that all jobs are handled appropriately and with keen attention to detail, resulting in a perfect product

  • Consistently follow up with clients to ensure their satisfaction with delivery, quality and customer service

  • Research and understand all industries that TransPerfect markets to, including industry leaders, current events, and any other pertinent data

  • Perform other special projects or duties when required

Why TransPerfect:

For more than 30 years, we have honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed but also encouraged. In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated, so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off because let's face it, we're stoked that you were born.

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law

New York City Salary Transparency

Compensation range: $55,000 - $60,000

Additional earnings: Eligible to earn commission

Benefits: Health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary benefits

For more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com



TransPerfect

TransPerfect helps organizations streamline global operations through language and AI solutions, advanced automation, and enterprise-grade technology integrations. Our GlobalLink® technology centralizes multilingual content workflows, connects with leading CMS, CRM, PIM, and marketing systems, and reduces the manual effort required to manage content across channels. Supported by a worldwide team of experts, we deliver accuracy, cultural relevance, and exceptional service in 200+ languages. More than 6,000 organizations rely on TransPerfect to automate processes, unify global content, and reach audiences worldwide. With 150+ offices on six continents, we combine global scale with continuous innovation to help brands grow with confidence.
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