Strategic Account Manager

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strategic customer relationships
• Sell a portfolio of key accounts
• Assist in the implementation of global sales and purchasing strategies
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the structure, culture, and needs of key customers
• Manage and facilitate own individual training, including sales, sourcing, and throughput
• Ensure customer requirements are accurately entered in Velocity's ERP system
• Consistently deliver on monthly and quarterly gross profit sales goals
• Represent and communicate Velocity’s culture, values, and value proposition
• Provide immediate and reliable solutions to customer needs
• Complete detailed records of all sales data regarding contracts, quotations, and other customer interactions
• Create and present periodic reports detailing customer interactions and sales/gross profit totals

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in sales or business development
• Expertise in sourcing, product knowledge, account management, and CRM
• Computer literacy with experience in complex ERP systems preferred

About the Company

Velocity Electronics is a top independent electronic components distributor serving the world’s leading contract manufacturers and OEMs.