SLED Hunter - Higher ED (Texas)

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Job Description

As an Acquisition Account Manager (Higher Ed), you will be responsible for selling HP’s Personal Systems products, services and solutions while developing new customer relationships.  The ideal candidate will be able to manage their territory of named higher-ed accounts independently, while working effectively in a team environment towards goals. Primary responsibilities include pipeline creation, deal acceleration, and closing new accounts. The Enterprise Account Manager brings a Point of View to the Customer engagement; uses all resources to address customer needs with appropriate Products, Services and Portfolio.  A successful candidate needs to demonstrate the ability to open the door at new customers, leveraging their local network as well as CSM tool.  Be able to build trust with customer and effectively communicate HP’s value-add.  And be highly skilled in negotiating complex global contracts.  4-7 years of experience in selling to End-User Enterprise customers is a must and experience selling to higher ed customers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• This pure hunter role is responsible for market growth by acquiring new enterprise named accounts through outcome-based sales methodologies.
• Develops and executes comprehensive strategic account plans for clients, aligning their business goals with the organization's offerings.  Develops a comprehensive territory GTM strategy that includes engagement across HP’s VARS and Alliance Partners, while also including both Sales and Marketing tactics.
• Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with the client to understand their unique business challenges.
• Demonstrates an advanced level of subject matter expertise and employs consultative-selling techniques to identify and advance opportunities.
• Coordinates and owns account plans for strategic higher ed accounts, focusing on larger deals, portfolio management, and effectively selling the organization’s offerings.
• Identifies complex customer requirements, maps them with the organization’s capabilities, and chooses the most suitable direct/indirect supply chain options.
• Builds strong professional relationships with high-level clients, gains a deep understanding of their unique business needs, and aligns the organization's solutions accordingly.
• Develops and executes sales strategies, territory account plans, and market penetration strategies to drive significant revenue growth and expand market share.
• Analyzes and interprets key performance indicators (KPIs) and market trends to provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management for optimizing sales performance. 
• Stays updated with industry trends, market shifts, and competitive landscape, sharing insights and recommendations with clients.
• Engages strategically with partners to improve win rates on selective deals and consistently achieves and manages quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly sales metrics.
• Defines and pursues joint growth opportunities with partners leveraging the organization’s portfolio.
• Leads contract negotiations with major clients, overseeing contract terms with a proactive approach to ensure profitable deals and lasting positive relationships.
• Manages pricing discussions and secures contract while ensuring favorable terms for both parties.
• Manages the sales pipeline, enters, and updates opportunities in the pipeline tool, and implements pipeline management practices.
• Proactively gathers data and analysis to perform loss reviews, ensuring best practices are documented shared across the team.
• Masterfully leverages the strength of the CRM tool to ensure active engagement with all accounts. Engages daily in CSR tool to document sales activities.  Utilizes tools to execute sequencing activities, lead generation, intent data, as part of overall pipeline development and pipeline accelerator activities.
• Partners with Marketing team to utilize Account Based Marketing techniques to assist in accelerating the sales cycle.
• Is proficient in managing a long-term pipeline to ensure success year over year.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.

• Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in account management, acquisition sales, product specialty (computers, printers, servers, storage), or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

• Business Development

• Acquisition sales

• Business To Business (B2B)

• Outside Sales

• Product Knowledge

• Sales Prospecting

• Sales Territory Management

• Selling Techniques

• Upselling

• C-Level relationship building

• Services Sales

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication

• Results Orientation

• Learning Agility

• Digital Fluency

• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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Sales

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Full time

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No shift premium (United States of America)

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50%

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