Sales AE

KDDI America • New York, NY

18h • $60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

KDDI America, headquartered in New York, is the US presence of Japan's KDDI Group, a Fortune Global 500 company and leading provider of international IT and communications services. KDDI America was established in 1989 and started as a telecommunications business supporting Japanese multinationals. We have now evolved into a company that provides networks, data centers, system integration, as well as managed service solutions across all industries. Our ability to customize solutions in a major city offering scalability and service that are unparalleled set KDDI America apart from the competition. We provide Ethernet network uptimes of more than 99.999% between regions and guaranteed high performance no matter where. For more information on the information we collect about our applicants and how we use it, see our Privacy Notice at https://us.kddi.com/privacypolicy/.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of applicable education and experience required
• Proven sales executive experience, and the ability of meeting and/or exceeding established targets
• Previous experience as a sales executive, sales manager and/;or sales and marketing manager
• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
• Proven ability to drive the sales process, from the planning stage to the closing stage
• Proven ability to articulate the distinctive aspects of the products and services
• Proven ability to position products against competitors
• Developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent Critical Thinking and complex problem solving skills
• Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others
• 2 to 5 years of relevant job experience with similar essential duties.
• Experience is consultative sales techniques and account planning (including account profiling, account positioning strategy, customer needs analysis, sales opportunity development, service improvement planning, and long-range account management strategies.
• Demonstrated sales experience (at least 2-5 years) in telecommunications sales and sales leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or related graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and soliciting new business and drive customer acquisition for KDDI America.
• Qualify prospects against company criteria for ideal customers and sales.
• Understanding and clear articulation of the KDDI America value proposition, key differentiators and competitive positioning to prospects including C-level executives.
• Identify and qualify business opportunities to sell product and service-based IT solutions.
• Cultivate long-term relationships and build trust with C-level executives and key decision makers.
• Leverage industry trends and come up with compelling value propositions to address client's needs, wants and desires.
• Proactively manage day-to-day client needs, reporting progress to Director of Sales, and identifying new business opportunities across the client's full range of operations.
• Stay up to date on the latest technology initiatives and solutions.
• Complex enterprise network accounts involving Network infrastructure, network design and custom applications.
• Carrying out consultative selling, account planning and account Management with a strong emphasis on customer service.
• Synthesizing abstract concepts into solutions.
• Working closely with Project Management and Operations in pre-sale and post-sale activities.
• Provide timely and accurate sales forecasting information and periodically perform pipeline health management to reflect the realistic opportunity workload and value
• Focus on target attainment and conduct all necessary activities required to meet sales targets
• Be a positive representative of the company and its brand in the marketplace
• Conduct all sales activities with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Recommends changes to current sales techniques and/or procedures, based on the team’s performance and new selling techniques
• Performs any and all other related duties, as assigned from time to time by KDDI America.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, sick, and floating holidays; plus 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellbeing Solutions Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level