Senior-level, customer-facing, field sales position responsible for working in a collaborative manner and coordinating strategic sales activities across their customer base relative to IT and IT related sales. 

Primary Position Tasks:

Sales account executive responsible for driving profitable revenue growth.Manages a dedicated sales territory comprised of government agencies.Responsible for insight into industry trends for cloud computing, consumptive models and creative financing optionsDemonstrates a consultative sales approach by possessing a detailed understanding of the federal or commercial marketplace, as applicable to the role, along with the business acumen to solve customer problemsActively engaged in pipeline development, opportunity management/forecasting and demand generation

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

5-10 years of IT sales experience

Preferred Education/Certification/Experience:

Mid-level certifications in OEM training programsCollege or associate degree are preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate ability to put together compressive account plans and strategyDemonstrate the ability to sell professional and managed servicesAbility to cultivate C-level relationships and understand underlying business driversAbility to capture large multi-year IT annuity contractsFor Federal AE III:Detailed understanding of all Federal Contracting and acquisition vehiclesUnderstanding of federal budgets cycles and buying patternsAbility to navigate within public sources to identity government solicitations and opportunities (Exhibit 300)Familiar with existing industry CRM applicationsFamiliar with OEM business processes negotiating discount structuresAbility to demonstrate strong presentation skills and lead customer facing meetingsThe ability to work effectively with or without dedicated management/mentor supervisionDemonstrated ability to communicate with vendors and customers in a professional and timely mannerSufficient phone skills as defined by, active listening skills, using the open-ended question technique, courteous and conscientious mannerisms and technically literate language so as to support successful cold and warm callsSufficient writing skills, demonstrated by the correct use of grammar, professional communication style and technically literate language so as to support successful e-mail introductions to customers, vendors and OEM counterpartsDemonstrated success in multi tasked, high volume sales role as defined by accuracy, response rate and understanding of customer requirements

Essential Elements (Mental; Physical; Equipment used):

This position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co-workers throughout the day utilizing Red River approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.

Special Requirements:
This is a remote role.  Up to 100% customer field activities are possible.

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where Red River operates.  Red River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

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