Account Manager GSI Job Black Box
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify customer needs and effectively understand and respond to customer objections
- Connect client's business objectives with Black Box offerings and solutions
- Negotiate and close as many sales campaigns as possible
- Provide expertise around particular areas of interest to discuss industry best practices and development of high level strategies
- Retain current customer base and expand footprint through cross/up sell opportunities
- Effectively sell a broad portfolio of products across a wide range of industries
- Assist the customer in maximizing the return of their investment with Black Box
- Establish yourself as a 'Trusted Advisor' to the prospect or customer
- Partner with sales and additional pre-sales engagement members to align goals and ensure ongoing refinement
- Identify and generate leads through effective prospecting and networking
- Bachelor's Degree in Business required or equivalent experience
- 5+ years previous business-to-business experience in one or more of the following areas with a documented track record of success: Account Manager, Complex and Consultative Sales Environment, or Multiple Pre-Sales Roles within the Software Vertical
- Solution selling experience in the IT services is a plus
- Excellent objection handling and negotiating abilities
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work alongside multiple team members
- Strong time-management and organization skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple streams of work simultaneously
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders
- Highly resourceful when need to overcome barriers and objections
- Proven record of meeting/exceeding established goals
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