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Account Executive - Localization Industry

TransPerfect · New York City · United States

Full timeHybridAccount Executive

Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from TransPerfect's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

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

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