Global Sales Account Executive, Telecommunications

About the role

The Global Account Executive will be responsible for growing new business by expanding the portfolio of products and services within existing accounts and/or developing new business with companies within their assigned Customer List. The role involves identifying sales opportunities, collaborating with internal support teams and external partners, and effectively communicating SHI's comprehensive portfolio of solutions tailored to customer objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop Business with existing customers and establish new customers based on targeted sales techniques by Cold Calling, Customer Meetings, Partner and Industry Networking
• In collaboration with Sales Management, identify, create, develop and manage opportunities in the Sales Pipeline and Sales Management Platform to achieve quarterly and annual Sales Targets and Goals
• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting Strategic and Trusted Advisor Relationships with current and new customers and partner Contacts
• Understand Customer’s Business Objectives, IT Priorities and Initiatives across various stakeholders, including: Executive Management, Technology Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Asset Management, and Line of Business
• Position and Effectively Communicate our company’s Portfolio of Products, Solutions, Services and Capabilities across Cloud, Data Center, Mobility, Security, ITAM and Lifecycle Services
• Collaborate with Pre and Post Sales Internal Support Teams
• Excel in a Team Selling Environment, coordinating resources across
• Continued Education on industry trends, products, and market conditions
• Be aware of SHI's industry competition and how to properly showcase our offerings and defend SHI's value to win new business
• Foster successful cross-department relationships and engage with extended SHI support teams for identifying new business opportunities and leveraging support resources
• Build market awareness of our company through participation in local/regional industry events, organizations, and affiliations
• Continuously educate oneself to remain current on industry trends, products, and market conditions

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years of successful outside sales experience
• Minimum 50% time outside of an office setting meeting with existing and potential customers
• Travel to customer sites within dedicated territory
• Travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events
• Currently hold or have the ability to obtain required sales and/or technical certifications within first 90 days of employment

Qualifications

• Ability to excel in a team selling environment - Intermediate
• Ability to continually meet or exceed sales targets - Intermediate
• Expertise in client relationship building and new business development - Intermediate
• Proficiency in account management - Intermediate
• Proficiency in project management - Intermediate
• Understanding of business operations and strategy - Intermediate