Zebra Technologies

Sales Engineer - Gov't SLED

Zebra Technologies$78K — $117K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in Government/Public Sector roles
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%
  • Preferred knowledge of government contracting and compliance standards
  • Background in sales engineering and Zebra's Android portfolio

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute technology strategies in collaboration with Account Management
  • Design solutions that meet customer needs while maintaining competitive edge
  • Build strong relationships with sales teams and technical customers
  • Deliver impactful solution presentations to decision makers
  • Influence customer purchasing decisions for mid-sized projects
  • Manage revenue goals and ensure profitability
  • Lead or participate in ad-hoc project teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Wellness programs and inclusion networks
  • Community service days
  • Opportunities for continued learning and development
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off and parental leave options
Full Job Description
What We're Looking For:
Working with Account or Channel Management, owns development and execution of technology strategy. Designs solutions that meet customer needs and beat competition. Develops strong relationships with sales team, internal engineering, and key technical customer contacts and leverages to Zebra's advantage; creates and delivers high impact solution presentations.
Expected travel - 50%
Ideally located in Northeast Area of the US.
Please ensure resume submitted clearly shows a proven track record of success in the government sector.
Responsibilities:

  • Knowledge/Expertise
    • Technical Skills - Uses moderate domain / solutions knowledge
    • Knowledge of Zebra - Utilizes solid understanding of all Products/Services in business
    • Sales Skills - Applies Solution Selling concepts to customer situations; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Managerial Skills - Understands policies and practices related to role and shares ideas for improvement
    • Business Acumen - Understands and explains how Zebra solutions can help customer's business results; obtains profitable revenue growth via value proposition vs. competition
    • Market/customer Knowledge - Uses full knowledge of customer's business and market economics / trends to position effectively versus competition
  • Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking
    • Nature of Problems Solved - Solves routine problems of moderate complexity (e.g. verifying technical compatibility) at the customer level
    • Role in Addressing Problems - Understands and resolves problems with support from technical resources
    • Complexity of Solutions - Typically medium complexity (e.g. value proposition vs. competition), but may have some complex projects that require unique coordination of technical resources
  • Freedom to Act
    • Level of Guidance - Demonstrates wide latitude for decisive action which could impact business initiatives/programs; exercises independent judgment within broadly defined practices/policies in selecting approach and technique
    • Takes Direction From - Manager and Business Unit Directors
  • Customer Interface
    • Role - Acts independently or as a team lead for ad-hoc teams
    • Level of Customer Contact - Buyers / decision makers for small and mid-sized deals and end users
    • Main Level of Interaction - Responsible for influencing the customer to purchase moderate size projects
    • Required Knowledge of Customer - Operational strategies for success and competitors
  • Accountability
    • Business and Financial Impact - Responsible for revenue attainment, margins where appropriate, and personal expenses
    • Relative Size and Scope - Moderate to average individual quota size for business and like roles
  • Types of Projects - Many transactions with some moderately complex deals
  • Strategic Impact for Zebra - Medium in mid-term


Qualifications:

Minimum:
  • Bachelor's or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience -knowledge of the Government/Public Sector space
  • Expected travel - 50%
  • Ideally located in Northeast Area of the US.

Preferred:
  • Familiarity with government contracting, procurement processes, and security/compliance standards (e.g., FIPS, TAA)
  • Selling in the Government / Public Sector space
  • Sales Engineering experience
  • Zebra Android portfolio knowledge
  • Excellent communication/interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage
  • Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
  • Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices


Pay Range:
$78,560.00 - $117,840.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:
In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role an opportunity to earn variable compensation in the form of commission for achieving quota, at 25% , in accordance with the terms of the applicable sales incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Job Posting Statement:

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

AI Technology Statement:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

About Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies is a global leader in enterprise mobile computing, data capture, and printing solutions. The company provides hardware and software solutions that enable businesses to improve productivity, increase efficiency, and enhance customer service. Zebra Technologies serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and government. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Zebra Technologies is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Zebra Technologies
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$504 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+9.5%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
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