Strategic Account Manager

Best Buy; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on tech from day 1

Flexible health benefits and wellness

Job summary

Best Buy Canada seeks a Strategic Account Manager for Best Buy Business. This remote-first role serves the BC market, with occasional travel as needed, acting as the go-to advisor for public and private sector clients.

You’ll advise on technology solutions, build relationships, deliver presentations, and negotiate to achieve sales goals while collaborating with vendor partners and staying current on AV and IT B2B offerings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience selling commercial AV and IT B2B to public or private sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of the commercial AV and IT B2B solutions industry, including current products, trends, and solution-based selling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Highly motivated, professional, and comfortable working remotely in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Bilingual English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on technology solutions
• Achieve sales goals
• Maintain stakeholder relationships
• Deliver presentations
• Negotiate professionally
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance awareness of Best Buy's professional services by building relationships with key decision makers in both the public and private sectors
• Ensure effective communication to sustain strong relationships and deliver clear, concise sales plans
• Collaborate with vendor partners to develop optimal solutions for clients
• Stay informed about new products and offerings and partner with vendors to support presentations and demonstrations
• Expand vendor commercial solution accreditations to further enhance expertise

Skills

AV/IT sales

Sales strategy

Communication

Public sector sales

Job description

Are you an experienced sales professional with a proven track record of delivering tailored commercial technology solutions and services to public and private sector clients? Join Best Buy Business as we expand our impact and continue our journey of growth and innovation. We are looking for a Strategic Account Manager with strong expertise in AV and IT B2B solutions to build impactful partnerships and be the 'go-to' partner for advice and support. The position is based remotely within the British Columbia market and may require occasional travel in accordance with business needs. Join our collaborative team as a Strategic Account Manager!

What you’ll do:

• Advise clients on technology solutions
• Achieve sales goals
• Maintain stakeholder relationships
• Deliver presentations
• Negotiate professionally
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance awareness of Best Buy's professional services by building relationships with key decision makers in both the public and private sectors
• Ensure effective communication to sustain strong relationships and deliver clear, concise sales plans
• Collaborate with vendor partners to develop optimal solutions for clients
• Stay informed about new products and offerings and partner with vendors to support presentations and demonstrations
• Expand vendor commercial solution accreditations to further enhance expertise

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience selling commercial AV and IT B2B solutions to public or private sector clients.
• Strong knowledge of the commercial AV and IT B2B solutions industry, including current products, trends, and solution-based selling.
• Experience limited to retail sales does not fulfill the qualifications for this position.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Highly motivated, professional, and comfortable working remotely in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.

Why you'll love it here:

• Remote-first work environment
• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
• Flexible health benefits and wellness program
• TFSA and RRSP programs
• 100% matched company pension plan
• Training programs to build new and transferable skills

About Best Buy As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees with an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work. We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements. Join our amazing team! We are looking for people just like you.

Annualized Compensation Range $80,000.00 - $110,000.00. This job is eligible for a company performance bonus in addition to the compensation range above. Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3

This posting is for a vacancy.

At Best Buy Canada, we bring tech to life - and make it fun! We are one of Canada's largest and most successful retailers, operating the Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, Best Buy Express, and Geek Squad brands. We offer consumers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology gadgets, entertainment products, and an expanded assortment of lifestyle products. We have one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees with an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work. When you're part of our team, you'll get amazing discounts and promotional pricing on everything from TVs and refrigerators to luggage and furniture. You'll get a sneak peek at the newest tech devices before they hit the market! Employment opportunities are available across Canada, including at our Canadian Headquarters (CHQ) in Vancouver, BC, our two distribution centres (one in the west and one in the east), and in many of our retail store locations from coast to coast. We believe we have the unique opportunity to help customers enrich their lives and pursue their passions with the help of technology.

Join us today! Let's talk about what's possible.