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Overview
This is a sales position with the primary responsibility for developing cross-channel business partnerships with high potential clients from medium to large-sized accounts which may have multiple locations within a defined geographical territory. This position manages the business relationship with identified accounts that have complex specific adjacency in Technology related needs. In addition, this position assists in the deployment of new products, services, and solutions throughout both Divisions through established partnerships with other sales associates.
Engaged in sales activities outside of the office, face-to-face, including, but not limited to, creating relationships with non-company customers and develop a clear, complete understanding of their potential business issues and needs for more than 50% of work time. Sales activities also include selling to existing company customers a further and deeper range of products and services from the company. Note: Administrative maintenance and invoicing issues, even when accomplished at the customer’s site, do not count towards the over 50% of work time that is required to be spent in sales activities outside of the office. The primary focus of this position is sales, not administrative maintenance of the customer. Travel is required.
Ensure effective execution of tactical and operational Technology segment of the sales plans for all products and services relevant to geographical scope.
The Development Manager will stay in tune with the changing demands of the marketplace and provide management with recommendations for training, new products, assortment and service enhancements in Technology segment. Works under the direction of sales management to launch all new products, services, and solutions to division personnel within a defined geographical territory.
Identifies key targets from region listing & develops selling & penetration plans using a consultative selling approach to offer Technology solutions.
Partners with Division sales associates to achieve a defined contract sales quota based on account/territory potential. Schedules joint face to face calls to customers in attempt to meet and sell Technology programs and solutions.
Applies Technology adjacency expertise to design and implement customer programs. Sells to multiple levels of decision-makers within larger, high potential accounts by developing partnerships with customers
Schedules face-to-face contact with current or prospective buyers on a daily basis. Sells value and innovative Technology solutions beyond the core product to meet buyer needs.
Directs account sales strategies as they relate to specific Technology adjacency offerings. Designs optimal product/service mix to match essential buying criteria.
Partner with Field Support Leaders, RVPs, and division Directors & VPs to ensure that Technology adjacency selling programs achieve their revenue and IMU targets.
Level of Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Area of Study: Business or related field
Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in Technology Sales related field
Type of Experience: Sales experience, preferably in a complex business-to-consumer and business-to-business service-orientated environment; or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program and selection process.
Special Certifications: Ability to develop new and innovative strategic concepts, ideas and tactics. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to manage a rapidly growing business.
Language Skills: Able to write and speak proficient English.
Technical Competencies: Strong sales skills with a thorough understanding of the consultative sales cycle
Skills and Ability: Professional level presentation skills require excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational skills: Advanced selling and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to initiate and analyze complex or undefined issues to determine proper course of actions
Information Systems: PC/Laptop operating knowledge and capabilities required
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
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