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Sr. Account Manager, FDO
full-timePortland

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Location

Portland

Type

full-time

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POSITION SUMMARY

This role is a seasoned Account Manager who has developed long term relationships as a trusted advisor with a portfolio of clients, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders.  The role configures, prices and quotes solutions for the customer and has the knowledge to connect with the highest-level internal resources to initiate cross-selling opportunities and broker deals.  After securing the order this role manages the order and solves complex issues as needed to meet all customer requirements to maximize profitability to the office and company.  This role helps lead company initiatives in their territory. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Creates and maintains a Sales Plan for each assigned account and finds new clients and opportunities.
  • Sells Vertiv products and services to client representatives, such as engineers, architects, or other professional and technical personnel at commercial, industrial, and other establishments. 
  • Collaborates with other Account Representative in the territory to offer the best possible customer experience to Vertiv customers.  
  • Achieves or exceeds sales quota. 
  • Maintains a pipeline in CRM with 3x quota level of personal sales activity.
  • Develops trusted advisor relationships with highest level decision makers in our customer organizations and our internal organization.
  • Prepares and follows up on quotations.
  • Provides general sales support to customers.
  • Builds rapport with customers through regular in-field customer visits.
  • Prepares customer submittals, from order entry to shipment.
  • Mentors other members of the team in technical and commercial aspects of the role and other areas of professional development. 
  • Assists Sales Manager(s) with Sales Strategies
  • Assists Sales Manager(s) + GM with special projects/ related tasks
  • Viewed as subject matter expert and sought by others for guidance and advice.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

  • 8+ years of successful sales experience, technical sales experience preferred 
  • Shows product expertise in one or more Vertiv products; able to effectively educate others
  • Strong interpersonal skills a must
  • Strong commercial and technical background and skills preferred
  • Self Starter, Creative, and Critical thinker with the proven ability work independently at times
  • Develop strategic and tactical plans to win business, including account plans
  • Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities is required along with excellent problem-solving abilities.  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Competence in all aspects of internal Liebert sales and order entry functions and policies.
  • Competency in all Liebert products and services in line of business and adjacent lines of business to enable cross-selling
  • Bring customer-first mindset in external and internal collaborations.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business-related degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience), MBA preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No Special Physical Requirements

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED 

  • 25% - 50%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • High-Performance Culture
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

  • Own It
  • Act With Urgency
  • Foster a Customer-First Mindset
  • Think Big and Execute
  • Lead by Example
  • Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. 


Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Other facts

Tech stack
Sales Experience,Technical Sales,Interpersonal Skills,Problem-Solving,Organizational Skills,Account Management,Customer Relationship Management,Mentoring,Strategic Planning,Commercial Skills,Technical Knowledge,Microsoft Office,Cross-Selling,Sales Quota Achievement,Customer Support,Team Collaboration

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure for applications in data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments.

As businesses, industries, and communities become more connected, we pioneer and deliver end-to-end power and cooling technologies to help our customers stay resilient, optimized, and future-ready.

With our industry-leading innovative technologies and global services network, we are fueling the revolution of the digital world - keeping technology ecosystems running efficiently and without interruption.

Vertiv is supercharging data’s potential; accelerating the pace of technology, raising the bar for accelerated compute and redefining the limits of densification.

The world depends on data we power and cool™

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Sr. Account Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining sales plans for assigned accounts, selling Vertiv products and services, and managing customer relationships. This role also involves mentoring team members and assisting with sales strategies and special projects.

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What does a Sr. Account Manager, FDO do at Vertiv?

As a Sr. Account Manager, FDO at Vertiv, you will: the Sr. Account Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining sales plans for assigned accounts, selling Vertiv products and services, and managing customer relationships. This role also involves mentoring team members and assisting with sales strategies and special projects..

Why join Vertiv as a Sr. Account Manager, FDO?

Vertiv is a leading Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing company.

Is the Sr. Account Manager, FDO position at Vertiv remote?

The Sr. Account Manager, FDO position at Vertiv is based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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