Accounts Acquisition Representative (Eastern Territory)

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Raleigh, NC

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: <p class="Default">Connection Enterprise Solution is a profitable $1.3BM+ company focusing on providing technology solutions for the Fortune 2000, located in Boca Raton, Florida. Connection Enterprise is a wholly owned subsidiary of PC Connection (PCCC), a $2.5 Billion+ publicly traded company located in Merrimack, NH.</p> <p class="Default">Connection Enterprise offers a wide range of technology services with over 500 technical certifications and a qualified team of expert engineers, software licensing specialists and project managers to offer best-in-class solutions to our customers. We deliver end-to-end solutions across the entire IT lifecycle--from assessment, design, procurement, and installation to management and asset disposition. Focused on solving the complex business challenges of enterprise customers, Connection Enterprise is a one-stop source for a full range of IT products and services, including data center, networking, mobility, and software solutions. Offering over 1 million products from 1,600 technology vendors, Connection Enterprise proprietary cloud-based e-procurement system, TRAXX, creates a streamlined, efficient approach to IT procurement that reduces the cost and complexity of buying hardware, software and services. By leveraging our strategic relationships with leading IT manufacturers and software publishers, Connection Enterprise can provide the best pricing and preferred product availability.</p> <p class="Default">The Accounts Acquisition Representative will responsible to identify, profile, prospect and generate new business leads/orders for sales of a specific IT manufacturer's line of products. Works closely with Business Development Managers and Field Sales Reps to open new accounts and grow new revenues over time. Profiling and Prospecting is a big part of this role using both telephone and email. Equally important is engaging field sales resources and coordinating webinars and onsite client sales meetings that lead to new orders.</p>
Responsibilities: <br /> <ul> <li>Excellent telephone prospecting skills</li> <li>Persuasive and a self-starter with the ability to work on their own and generate prospects</li> <li>Collaborative with the ability to work with the manufacturer, outside reps at Connection, and other stakeholders</li> </ul>
Requirements: <br /><br /> <ul> <li>Current or prior experience working in the Computer Reseller Industry with the ability to translate technical information into easily understood concepts</li> <li>Proven experience marketing computer products, utilizing marketing databases, outbound calling and emailing, working with customers, and manufacturers.</li> <li>Business acumen with the ability to make good business decisions</li> <li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines</li> <li>Adaptable with the ability to shift with changing priorities</li> <li>Current or Prior experience working in the Computer Reseller Industry is a MUST. The candidate needs to have knowledge of the Reseller Industry and have worked in this role before.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience cold-calling and working with Large Enterprise Accounts are highly preferred.</li> <li>Potential to grow into an outside field sales rep within assigned region</li> </ul>