Overview:
Takes ownership of assigned end-user account(s) or territory; develops and executes sales strategy for assigned account(s) or territory with manager's input; develops strong relationships with key customer contacts and leverages to Zebra's advantage; creates and delivers high impact sales presentations and capable of product training; often used for those with strong technical background but limited sales experience or strong sales with limited product/market understanding. Develops and executes sales strategies with minimal input from manager for a higher level of financial responsibility; proactively sells solutions encompassing a wide range of products or services; as required leverages relationships with other business units and/or external partners to deliver solution; Develops strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers; Initiates and leads customer presentations and value proposition creation.
Responsibilities:
* Knowledge/Expertise
* Technical Skills - Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage
* Knowledge of Zebra - Provides input into development of business products/services; understands and follows multi-business protocols
* Sales Skills - Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
* Managerial Skills - Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices
* Business Acumen - Develops business solutions and directly addresses financial issues resulting in profitable revenue growth for Zebra; able to coordinate and present complete, complex solutions that meet customer needs and beat competition
* Market/customer Knowledge - Acts as a resource to customers based on intimate knowledge of relevant industries and needs
* Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking
* Nature of Problems Solved - Solves complex problems which may require unique solutions (e.g., unique applications of existing technologies) that are used across the business in similar situations
* Role in Addressing Problems - Leads problem resolution, identifies appropriate resources, develops contingency plans
* Complexity of Solutions - Typically medium to high complexity; has several complex projects, all which require unique coordination of technical resources; multi-country issues may be involved
* Freedom to Act
* Level of Guidance - Demonstrates wide latitude for decisive action which could impact business initiatives/programs; exercises independent judgment within broadly defined practices/policies in selecting approach and technique
* Takes Direction From - Manager and Business Unit Directors
* Customer Interface
* Role - Often leads semi-formal teams or significant portions of a large permanent team
* Level of Customer Contact - Multiple decision makers and influencers for large deals with complexity
* Main Level of Interaction - Leads negotiations on complex deals which may be primarily technical, financial or both
* Required Knowledge of Customer - Industry strategies and customer positioning; customer financials and business drivers
* Accountability
* Business and Financial Impact - Responsible for revenue attainment, margins where appropriate, and personal expenses
* Relative Size and Scope - Average to high individual quota for business in like roles or strategic growth potential to be there within a year or two
* Types of Projects - Moderately complex deals with a few large, complex deals
* Strategic Impact for Zebra - High in near term; medium in mid-term
Qualifications:
* Bachelors or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred
* 5-8 years of applicable work experience
* Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage
* Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
* Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices
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