The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for driving sales of the company's world-class environmentally protected Innovative Enclosed Solutions and network infrastructure products to hyperscalers, neocloud providers, and data center operators. This remote position can be based anywhere in the United States.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with key decision makers. Act as commercial point of contact with major customers.
- Develop and deliver sales presentations and close sales in a professional and effective manner.
- Research customer needs and develop application of products in an effective manner.
- Troubleshoot problems regarding products and assist in resolution of customer complaints.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to maximize sales opportunities by adding new solutions and products.
- Participate and manage local and regional trade show events.
- Inform internal areas of new products and other general information involving competitive activity, industry trends and government regulations that have an impact on the company.
- Analyze customer business opportunities and threats.
- Participates in sales forecasting and planning.
- Achieve revenue targets and close new business.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to travel at least 50%.
Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree in business administration, engineering, or related field.
- Three years of sales experience.
- A combination of experience and education is accepted in lieu of a degree.
- At least two years of experience in the hyperscale, neocloud, and/or data center segment is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of networking, fiber optics and data center architecture is required.
- Prior engagement and relationships with key distribution and integration partners is a plus.
- Knowledge of SalesForce or other CRM systems is preferred
- Knowledge of target customers and prospects is a plus.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential job functions.
- Employees regularly work in a home office environment and at customers' offices.
