Business Development Manager - Apple

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Austin, TX

Connection

<strong>Founded in 1982, Connection delivers valuable IT services and advanced technology solutions to business, government, education, and healthcare markets. Today, we serve our customers through our staff of highly trained Account Managers, our team of on-staff experts, and our efficient procurement websites. We are also proud to offer custom-configured computer systems from a ISO 9001:2015 certified technical configuration lab at our distribution center in Wilmington, OH.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Our company has over&nbsp;<a href="https://www.connection.com/content/about/certifications-and-authorizations?cm_sp=content-_-about-us-_-certifications-and-authorizations">2,500 technical certifications</a>&nbsp;that ensure our experts can solve any customer need, no matter how complex. Additionally, our GlobalServe offering delivers global procurement solutions through our network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries.</strong> https://www.connection.com/

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Full-time

Overview: <br />A Business Development Manager (BDM) - Apple, for Connection - Public Sector Solutions (formerly known as GovConnection) works independently to seek out new business opportunities with new or existing customers.&nbsp;<br /><br /> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>**Remote position can be located anywhere in Central US</div>
Responsibilities: <br />They are responsible for strategizing with inside sales account managers to communicate the Connection value proposition to customers in State and Local Governments and Education (K-12 and Higher Education) with the ability to present at the Manager/Director level.
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree with a business-related discipline is preferred or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 2 or more years&nbsp;IT sales experience with an emphasis on developing and maintaining customer accounts.</li> <li>Demonstrated history of exceeding sales goals.</li> <li>Sound business development and account maturation skills.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.</li> <li>Self-motivated with ability to maintain calendar/pipeline reporting.</li> <li>Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Leadership experience, especially in a sales role, is desired.</li> <li>This position is working remotely from home with up to 50% travel time to client sites.</li> </ul>