Sr Sales Representative -West
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a Senior Sales Executive. This Senior Sales Executive will be the primary focal point for the full breadth of Toshiba retail solutions, have a deep expertise in retail and retail technology, and provide account leadership in collaboration with pre-sales consultants and delivery personnel. The Senior Sales Executive will reach and exceed assigned sales goals for a full suite of Point of Sales solutions including hardware, software, services or solutions. The incumbent must have a broad sales or technical background with experience in working directly with customers to consult, sell, and architect a vision that will enable the realization of business benefits with enterprise class hardware, software and Services.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE & SPECIAL SKILLS:
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience, or equivalent combination.
- 10+ years of Retail Industry experience as a sales or technical engineer.
- 8+ years of business-to-business sales experience in hardware, software, or services.
- Skills and Expertise:
- Proven track record in selling and presentation skills, prospecting, and territory management.
- Deep knowledge of retail hardware, software solutions, and services.
- Ability to understand high-level technology concepts and communicate them to non-IT executives.
- Expertise in prospecting and developing relationships with C-Level Executives in IT and Business areas relevant to stores and e-commerce.
- Skilled in MS Office Suite for constructing effective communications, presentations, documents, and financial models.
- Deep solution expertise and working knowledge of how assigned solutions solve complex business problems in a retail client’s environment.
- Working retail industry knowledge or actual experience within the industry.
- Ability to execute tactical and strategic sales plans for assigned solutions to achieve revenue targets, including handling customer campaigns and dealing with objections.
- Interpersonal and Team Skills:
- Strong presentation skills, capable of interacting with senior management levels (CEO, COO, CFO, CTO/CIO, Owner, and other managers).
- Works well in a team selling environment and maintains good relationships with other functional departments (Professional Services, Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, etc.).
- Goal-oriented and ambitious, with the capacity to reach and exceed quotas.
- Demonstrated history of in-depth knowledge of sales, account management, and techniques.
- Demonstrated cold calling sales ability with an assertive, positive, and persistent style.
- Proven customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized with effective time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-confident and professionally competitive, with the capacity to work under pressure.
- Strong work ethic.
Must reside in the West Part of the US (California - Los Angeles, San Francisco) Preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish and maintain a high level of positive and effective contact with customers and partners to enhance sales opportunities for new and continuing business development. Selling products and services using solid arguments to prospective customers. Execute tactical and strategic consultative sales account plans for existing and new clients in order to achieve the revenue targets (quota) as directed by the Business. This includes the handling of queries effectively and dealing with various selling objections during the sales process. Proactively connect clients' business needs with TGCS’s portfolio of products and services. Cross-sell other Toshiba suite of solutions to existing clients.
Present and demonstrate Toshiba solutions in group meetings to senior executives and emphasizes salable features such as company vision, strategy, reputation, products/systems architecture, flexibility of design, process re-engineering capability, integration of client systems environment, return-on-investment (ROI) studies, etc.
Responds to customers RFP/RFI Requests in a timely and professional manner to facilitate success. Perform cost-benefit analyses of existing and potential customers. Effectively position and recommend the right TGCS products and solutions. Create or reviews analysis of such tasks as: sales proposals, work-order cost estimates/proposal completion; ROI Studies, RFP Responses, etc.
Maintaining positive business relationships to ensure future sales. Establish and maintain strong relationships, with both internal and external customers. Develop a network in person and via phone with key decision makers in an assigned/designated territory. Network and develop relationships with C-level executives.
Help to develop, manage, and maintain a robust pipeline of sales opportunities through the entire sales cycle. Assist the Account Executive team in accurately forecasting current and future potential sales opportunities. Work in tandem with the various Direct Sales Organization Personnel to provide a seamless interface into the company sales efforts.
Represent TGCS in the field, at trade shows and seminars. Develop and maintain relationships with other networking and business groups in the territory. Maintain constant awareness of markets, competitor activities and problems within the marketplace, recognizing trends that develop, and making appropriate strategic and tactical sales/marketing/program recommendations to take corrective actions.
Travel as necessary to maintain a presence with customers, staff, and enhance relationship opportunities, attend trade shows, and visit client facilities on a consistent timetable or schedule.
Identify opportunities for improvement processes in general working practices and team efficiency. Will work very closely with other members of the Sales Group. Give guidance and mentorship to staff to “lead by example” and provide support to various needs of personnel.
Collaborate with implementation and service counterparts, establishing and maintaining exceptional customer relations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Responsible for individual sales quota comprising of multiple medium to large accounts or assigned territory.
COMPLEXITY
Role requires the ability to:
*Be Strategic in nature, assess customer business needs and exceed customer expectations
*Possess active listening skills and effective communication strategies
*Manage the entire sales cycle from initial prospecting and qualification to deal closing
*Critical thinking skills to resolve incidents quickly and consistently
*Identify and defuse challenging customer behavior
*Have an awareness of the core processes and best practices used in service and support
*Be a key member of several teams at once. This role will cultivate and maintain positive relationships with business owners, management, and local business groups simultaneously.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park, NC, providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowe’s Foods, earned fuel rewards at Kroger, or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ’s, or Costco? These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the world's installed market share leader.
The nature of retail is changing quickly, so if you share our 'Together Commerce' vision of a seamless two-way, participatory shopping experience, let’s get together to drive the new economy.
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:
Group health coverage (medical, dental, & vision)
Employee Assistance Programs
Pre-tax spending accounts
401(k) plan (with company match)
Company provided life insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee discounts
Generous paid holiday schedule, paid vacation & sick/personal days
EEO
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, religious creed, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email benefits@toshibagcs.com to request an accommodation.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions firmly believe that our people are an integral part to the success of our customers. Furthermore, we’re committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all our people as highlighted by our 5 Core Principles (Create Outreach, Foster Belonging, Unleash Opportunity, Diverse Cultural Engagement and Culture of Transparency). We’re passionate about our customers in the retail industry and becoming a more responsible company as we help create a brighter future.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROTECTED VETERANS/INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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