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Infinite Electronics International, Inc Senior Strategic Account Manager - Datacenter in United States
Infinite Electronics is a leading GLOBAL SUPPLIER of electronic components, serving the urgent needs of engineers through a family of highly recognized and trusted brands. We offer a broad portfolio of products with same-day shipping and world-class technical support. Our brands provide solutions with power distribution, surge protection, RF, cables, transceivers, fiber solutions, connectors, and antenna solutions. Infinite serves various markets, including telecommunications, commercial, industrial, factory automation, military, energy, MSO, and data centers.
Position Description:
The Senior Strategic Account Manager position for the Data Center will require extensive market knowledge and a deep understanding of network equipment, transceivers, cabling, and other fiber solutions. The candidate should stay current with industry trends, actively participate in key industry organizations, be familiar with industry standards, and have experience working with enterprise and hyperscale customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical sales, working with engineers, product line managers, and key customer influencers in management roles. A background of working with various influencers to support cold calling for business development will be a key requirement for this role. All potential candidates must have a strong network of contacts with access to key decision-makers and influencers. The candidate should have strong account development experience, technical presentation skills, and a proven track record of profitable growth.
General Duties and Responsibilities
The Senior Strategic Account Manager will help expand Infinite Electronics' sales activities in the US for various brands (L-Com, Integra, Transtector, and NavePoint) to support the Data Center Market
Has an existing rolodex of key contacts of data center accounts/buyers, ideally on the network equipment side for Enterprise and Hyperscale customers, with knowledge of the data center market and how to sell into it
Pursue white label opportunities and preferred vendor status within a select group of OEM targets
Become an approved vendor and obtain specification position with prospects to secure future opportunities
Ability to influence customer purchasing decisions through third parties (integrators, etc.)
Prospect and develop new direct customer opportunities focusing on Network solutions from transceivers to cables to racks
Develop sales strategy: The Strategic Account Manager works closely with sales management to set strategic goals and develop sales strategies to support product needs, sales tools, and customer needs
Reporting and analysis: The Strategic Account Manager prepares regular reports on sales activities, sales performance, and competitive analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in order to make strategic adjustments. Provide weekly sales reports, forecast, pre/post travel reports, and monthly pipeline funnel
Budget responsibility: He or she manages the budget for the region and ensures that resources are utilized efficiently to achieve sales targets
Fields questions from customers and prospects on product functionality, availability, processes RFQs, generates quotes, pricing negotiations, and follows up to closure
Meet or exceed established quotas for the assigned
Support trade shows, be involved in key organizations/groups, and have a strong background in social selling (LinkedIn)
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proven track record in sales in a B2B environment
The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and business acumen, a customer-centric focus, and an urgency to meet strategic objectives.
Ideal candidate will have at least 5 to 8 years of strategic sales experience, technical sales background, extensive phone contact, account development, and a proven track record in profitable growth.
Professional communication skills, written and spoken English, including correct grammar and sentence structure usage, and appropriate professional messaging and tone
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
General computer skills, including a solid working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Teams, and PowerPoint
Experience working in a fast-paced sales environment
Experience with a CRM and ERP system
Individuals may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly, and occasionally lift 0-40 pounds
Education and Experience:
College degree or equivalent experience in a technical/vocational qualification
10 plus years of sales experience in the Data Center market and enterprise companies
Personal Traits and Characteristics:
Reliable, dependable, and diligent
Highly organized with good time management skills
Excellent work attendance record
Task-oriented, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and prioritize
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Effective communication skills
Professional demeanor, dress, and conduct in a business office setting
The successful candidate shall exhibit a sense of ownership and urgency and be solution-oriented, collaborative, and accountable.
Work Environment:
Our work environment typically involves an on-site office within an infinite location during regular or extended business hours. It may also include the employee’s residence (Work from Home) or a hybrid combination of home and on-site facility.
Accommodation:
Candidates for the position should be able to perform essential job duties in the described work environment with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Infinite Electronics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and actively encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.