Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Landis+Gyr is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries. They are seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage sales goals, customer relations, and develop growth strategies within the central U.S. region.
Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed annual sales goals, manage distribution territory, and overall customer experience
- Maintains current knowledge of Industry trends, revenue opportunities, sales channels, outcomes-based solutions, and competitor offerings
- Create a multi-year growth strategy and account pipeline jointly with distribution. leadership, and manages plan execution
- Maintain annual touchpoint with existing customers and revenue opportunities to expand business
- Active in direct and distributor sales opportunities
- Maintain assigned customer relations
- Provide portfolio support by using product, software, and service knowledge
- Channel management and coordination of distributor performance reviews
- Pre-sales opportunity qualification and position portfolio with value selling and outcomes-based solutions to influence new revenue opportunities
- Manage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) with frequent account updates
- Engage and coordinate conflict resolution
- Participate in contract negotiations
- Participation in industry events and trade shows
- Good communication and effective working relations exist with channel partners and other departments
- Provide recommendations for portfolio development, placement, and promotions are made as appropriate
- Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required
- Supports and adheres to the Company’s core values
- Supports and adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy
- Represent the Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5-7+ years of sales experience in the electrical industry
- Must possess a valid driver's license and passport to travel both domestically and internationally
- Solid understanding of electric, gas, and water utilities, meter, IoT, communications, and AMI Smart Grid technologies
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
- Strong Listening, oral/written communication, and presentation skills
- Solid analytical and technical abilities
- Strong knowledge of the company's products, software, and services
- Solid knowledge of channel development strategies
- Thorough understanding of sales functions
- Ability to recognize opportunities and potential Issues and take proactive measures
- Computer skills that include Microsoft Office
- Ability to work both independently and on a team
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive
- Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Eleven (11) paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Optional pet insurance
- Supplemental medical coverage
- A host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members
- 401(k) match
- Consideration for an annual bonus
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