Account Manager

Company: The Channel Company
Location: Westborough
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and fast growing company? The Channel Company enables breakthrough channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education and innovative marketing services and solutions. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end-users.We have an exciting opportunity for a senior sales professional to join our stellar sales organization as an Account Director! This consultative sales position will work with our channel sales and marketing customers representing the entire portfolio of The Channel Company, including our leading media brands, events portfolio, research and consulting and our marketing services.A successful candidate will not only understand the company's products and services, but also have a comprehensive understanding of how they fit into the fabric of the IT reseller channel in which our customers and their partners operation. The company's sales approach, which is critical to its overall success, is for this position to be able to build and maintain relationships with customers over a long period of time, then convert an understanding of the issues facing our customers' business to make actionable recommendations at a high strategic level regarding which products and services might benefit the client. The successful candidate should not only be able to employ sales techniques to close business, but also equally importantly must be able to proactively identify business issues and think strategically about how to solve them. The successful candidate is able to work tirelessly and within tight deadlines when necessary.*This role is remote and must be Central Based. Ideal locations include:DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MN, MO, TN*The Channel Company values differences because they enhance dynamic teams. We know that the confidence gap can get in the way of connecting with the best candidates. Please do not hesitate to apply - we would be honored to connect with you.The ideal candidate will possess:

• BS/BA degree required. Marketing or Communications preferred
• 5+ years sales experience to IT hardware manufacturers or in the IT reseller channel.
• Strong Marketing background in selling media, events or marketing services is required.
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Teams for Collaboration
• Strong Salesforce.com knowledge
• Must have solid grasp of business principles and familiarity with sales and marketing in the IT channel specifically.
• A true passion for sales; ability to present ideas clearly and convincingly. Strong math skills; ability to price proposals, calculate rates, and create P&Ls for proposed projects. Accountable for reaching revenue growth targets and strict annual sales quotas.
• Willing and able to travel a significant portion of the time - to client sites, company events, and company business meetings.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing priorities and aggressive project timeframes; ability to problem solve. Ability to work efficiently and independently; great team-player mentality - consistently display world-class professionalism.
• Strong time management; oral & written communication skills with an ability to articulate rational to clients, other team members, and stakeholders Understanding of The Channel Company structure is a plusBenefitsAll full-time employees of The Channel Company enjoy benefit offerings such as medical, dental, vision, tele-health, disability, life insurance, health savings accounts, paid parental leave, company matched 401k, unlimited PTO, sick time, and 15 company paid holidays. At The Channel Company we truly value work/life balance, are 100% remote, and employees enjoy flexible working hours. Beyond that, we are an innovative, collaborative, and inclusive group of employees who come together to overcome challenges and achieve best-in-class results.*The Channel Company is licensed in the following states: AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV. To be considered for this opportunity, you must reside in one of these listed states.

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