Über diese Sr. Business Development Account Manager Stelle bei Sony
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Sony Electronics Inc. Professional Display Solutions division has an excellent opportunity for Sr. Business Development Account Manager. The Sr. Business Development Account Manager will be responsible for selling Sony’s professional display solutions while advancing the company’s strategic plan with a focus on Sony’s direct view CLED systems, Pro Bravia Displays, Business Projectors and SRG Camera solutions products. This position will manage a pipeline and work a project through the entire sales process, working through the authorized System Integrator and ultimately be responsible for achieving his/her assigned sales quota. At times the Sr. Business Development Account Manager may be asked to take the lead on large/strategic projects with integrators, strategic alliance partners, and/or end users that include other Sony products. Approximately 80% of the Sr. Business Development Account Manager’s time will be spent on these activities.
Responsibilities
The Sr. Business Development Account Manager will also be tasked to drive engagement with identified AV Consultants in the Western half of the US. This will include strengthening existing relationships with consultants already aligned with Sony’s Profession Display Solutions division, as well as recruiting new consultant partners to lead with Sony in their project designs. Key responsibilities include lead generation through networking, developing technical and sales proposals, managing complex sales processes, and building senior-level trust to uncover business transformation opportunities within various vertical markets. Approximately 20% of the Sr. Business Development Account Manager’s time will be spent on these activities.
Other critical responsibilities include managing opportunities through SalesForce.com as well as assigned integrators, being accountable for forecasting and sales analysis, and for executing strategic sales go to market plans based around solutions. The right candidate will have a strong technical background enabling them to operate independently. This would include creating solution configurations, generating quotes/proposals, and handling technical discussions. Additionally, the Display Systems Business Development Manager will be actively participating in company trade shows, customer onsite demonstrations, roadshows, demo center demonstrations, seminars, symposiums, and conferences, as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent
Must have at least 7 years of related sales experience
Experience selling solutions preferably involving professional display products into verticals like corporate, education, retail, transportation, visualization, simulation, and entertainment.
Must have existing strong project-based sales skills and be comfortable fostering customer relationships in the above mentioned vertical markets and customer type.
Solid business planning skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and professional presentation skills
Must be able to travel 60% of the time
At a minimum, must have high level skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as experience with Salesforce.com.
Preferred Skills
Ability to quickly understand and analyze sales data
Strong working knowledge of Salesforce CRM tool
Consistent track record for exceeding company expectations.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $84,420 to $112,560. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for a sales incentive plan. The specifics of the plan vary by role and can include elements related to both individual and company performance. In addition, this position is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.
Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.
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