Red River is looking for a high-energy, results-driven DoD Account Executive (Army) to help organizations transform their IT environments. In this role, you’ll own a dedicated territory, build strategic relationships, and deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that solve real business challenges. If you thrive on driving growth, influencing decision-makers, and shaping the future of enterprise IT, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a competitive sales strategy

• Manage a dedicated sales territory comprised of medium to large enterprise accounts listGreat insight into industry trends for cloud computing, consumptive models, and creative financing options

• Develop and maintain customer base

• Promote Red River as a Solutions and Services provider

• Drive revenue and margin through individual account base

• Technical acumen in areas of networking or datacenter infrastructure

• Maintain knowledge base on new and existing products

• Deep understanding in sales methodology of prospecting, pipeline, and forecast

• Candidate who is eager to understand customer pain points and develop solutions around their requirements

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

• 5-10 years of IT sales experience

Preferred Education/Certification/Experience:

• Mid-level certifications in OEM training programs

• College or associate degree are preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to put together compressive account plans and strategy

• Demonstrate the ability to sell professional and managed services

• Ability to cultivate C-level relationships and understand underlying business drivers

• Ability to capture large multi-year IT annuity contracts

• For Federal AE III:

  • Detailed understanding of all Federal Contracting and acquisition vehicles

  • Understanding of federal budgets cycles and buying patterns

  • Ability to navigate within public sources to identity government solicitations and opportunities (Exhibit 300)

• Familiar with existing industry CRM applications

• Familiar with OEM business processes negotiating discount structures

• Ability to demonstrate strong presentation skills and lead customer facing meetings

• The ability to work effectively with or without dedicated management/mentor supervision

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with vendors and customers in a professional and timely manner

• Sufficient phone skills as defined by, active listening skills, using the open-ended question technique, courteous and conscientious mannerisms and technically literate language so as to support successful cold and warm calls

• Sufficient writing skills, demonstrated by the correct use of grammar, professional communication style and technically literate language so as to support successful e-mail introductions to customers, vendors and OEM counterparts

• Demonstrated success in multi tasked, high volume sales role as defined by accuracy, response rate and understanding of customer requirements

Essential Elements (Mental; Physical; Equipment used):

This position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co-workers throughout the day utilizing Red River approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.

Special Requirements:
This is a remote role. Up to 100% customer field activities are possible.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).