Business Development Representative
Ingram Micro · Buffalo, NY · 3 days ago
HybridBusiness Development$50k–$79k/yrFull-time
About the role
Ingram Micro is a leading technology company that plays a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel. We bring products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart.
Responsibilities
- Drive Platform Adoption & Business Growth
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Ingram Micro's Xvantage platform and value-added solutions.
- Analyze platform data and business insights to identify opportunities for growth, increased engagement, and revenue generation.
- Help reseller partners and vendors maximize platform utilization and business performance.
- Support initiatives focused on customer acquisition, retention, upgrades, renewals, and cross-selling opportunities.
- Business Development & Sales Enablement
- Partner with internal sales teams to identify customer needs and recommend effective technology solutions.
- Support pipeline generation and revenue growth initiatives across assigned customers and vendor portfolios.
- Aid in sales presentations, customer meetings, solution positioning, and proposal development.
- Create sales tools, marketing collateral, and educational content that enable successful customer conversations.
- Customer & Partner Engagement
- Build strong relationships with customers, channel partners, and vendors to understand business challenges and goals.
- Deliver consultative recommendations that align technology solutions with customer objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, guidance, and support throughout the customer journey.
- Conduct outreach campaigns designed to increase engagement, platform adoption, and sales opportunities.
- Training & Solution Enablement
- Educate customers and partners on product offerings, platform capabilities, and best practices.
- Deliver virtual and in-person training sessions, workshops, and enablement programs.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, competitive offerings, and market opportunities.
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Collaborate closely with strategic vendor partners to understand product updates, promotions, programs, and go-to-market initiatives.
- Leverage vendor relationships to create value-driven solutions and growth opportunities for customers.
- Support joint business planning and partner engagement strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, sales support, customer success, account management, technology solutions, or a related field.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the technology, IT distribution, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, or technology solutions industry.
- Knowledge of channel sales, partner ecosystems, or vendor management.
- Experience supporting customer acquisition, revenue growth, account expansion, or solution selling initiatives.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, sales enablement tools, and data-driven business development strategies.