Account Sales Manager

Ricoh•Birmingham, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Account Manager is responsible for solving critical business challenges and developing new and expanded customer relationships. This role focuses on understanding customers' business environments and aligning Ricoh solutions with their strategic goals and objectives. Through effective relationship building with key decision-makers and influencers, the Account Manager drives business growth and customer success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of 3 years of proven business development or sales experience.
Foundational understanding of profit and loss (P&L) concepts.
Ability to conduct customer research and analyze business needs to facilitate strategic conversations.
Proven capability to manage multiple accounts while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Experience identifying customer challenges and translating them into business opportunities.
Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and building influence.
Solid understanding of the solution development and design process.
Ability to provide thought leadership and strategic insights during customer engagements.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of and commitment to staying current with Ricoh's products, services, and solutions.
Ability to assess customer environments and develop strategies for expanding Ricoh's core services across the enterprise.
Strong learning agility and adaptability in a changing business environment.
Skilled at navigating customer approval processes and developing advocates and sponsors within client organizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in IT, software services, or technology solutions is preferred.
Knowledge of document workflow solutions and business process automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic business development plans to drive revenue growth.
Gain a deep understanding of customers' business environments and objectives.
Build relationships with decision-makers and influencers to create sales opportunities within both new and existing accounts.
Expand Ricoh's market share by identifying and pursuing growth opportunities.
Research customer organizations to uncover and address known and unknown business challenges.
Focus on understanding customer needs and buying behaviors rather than promoting predetermined products or services.
Demonstrate Ricoh's ability to transform customers' digital environments through effective storytelling and consultative selling.
Align Ricoh's portfolio of solutions with customer business needs and strategic initiatives.
Explain how technology and purchasing decisions can impact a customer's financial performance.
Develop and deliver compelling presentations and business proposals, both virtually and in person.
Maintain strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the sales cycle.