Global Account Manager – Global Enterprise Accounts, Enterprise Sales (APAC)

GN Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global audio solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Global Account Manager to drive sales and account management for Fortune 500 customers. This role emphasizes solution selling and relationship building, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of sales experience. The ideal candidate is adept at using CRM software and has excellent communication skills, with potential travel up to 60%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of National or Global End Customer sales experience.
• Experience selling through indirect channels.
• Successful experience presenting to groups and ‘C’ level contacts.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer prospects within large, decentralized complex Global accounts.
• Develop and execute Global Account sales plans.
• Coordinate the involvement of global personnel for account performance.

Skills

Customer Centric Focus

Sales Process and Account Management

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication

Proficient in CRM and Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Business and Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global Account Manager – Global Enterprise Accounts, Enterprise Sales (APAC) page is loaded

Global Account Manager – Global Enterprise Accounts, Enterprise Sales (APAC)

Apply locations Singapore, GNA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R25798

Global Account, APAC

Jabra is searching for a highly skilled and motivated sales professional to operate as a key member of Jabra customer sales team. The Global Account Manager is responsible for new business development, account planning and management, and execution of sales activities required to drive revenue and achieve sales objectives within select global Fortune 500 customers. Achievement of results will be accomplished through demonstrating proficiency in solution selling methodologies, CRM discipline, quality account management practices, and a high level of business development and sales activity. As a senior member of the North America High Touch Sales team, the Global Account Manager must possess strong business and financial acumen with the ability to uncover opportunities within complex hierarch global customers. The primary role of the Global Account manager will be to position Jabra as the category standard within and across the named customer base. Successful candidates will be self-directed, dynamic, results driven professionals with excellent presentation skills motivated by achievement of sales objectives and rewarded based on established activity metrics.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (these tasks include but are not limited to)

Customer Sales

• Identify customer prospects within large, decentralized complex Global accounts and organizations, and follow up on identified prospects to create new business opportunities for sales pipeline development
• Effectively utilize solution sales process and CRM to build and manage an appropriate customer opportunity pipeline to meet sales objectives
• Utilize global account management skills to execute sales plans to capture customer category share and ensure a long term relationship delivering recurring revenue in all regions.
• Develop and leverage reseller and strategic alliance partnerships to penetrate customer accounts, identify opportunities, generate run rate revenue and manage sales projects through to close
• Provide customer feedback and market insight to the organization in support of the Jabra go-to-market strategy, programs and offerings
• Manage individual OPEX to within annual finance guidelines

Account Management

• Develop and execute Global Account sales plans with the objective of capturing market share, exceeding Regional and Global revenue goals, gross margin targets and other key metrics
• Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts in order to conduct account mapping.
• Coordinates the involvement of company global personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account performance objectives and customers’ expectations.
• Leads account planning process for assigned Global customers that develops mutual business and performance objectives, as well as financial targets with critical milestones for a one and three-year period.
• Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates customer needs on an ongoing basis and coordinates engagement of support staff as needed.
• Engage and align with other regions globally as needed for account-specific knowledge transfer and to communicate/collaborate on account planning.
• Project implementation and coordination to identify issues and recommend solutions while conducting recurring evaluation (6 month updates)
• Manage customer proof of concept and product testing/qualification projects
• Help customer identify product use cases per employee profiles, delivering value added customized product and service solutions
• Manage activities related to targeted account sales/marketing campaigns and/or programs
• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with key local players from the Jabra Reseller and Strategic Alliance partner community
• Input, manage and analyze data from customer sales systems (CRM/Zyme) and other resources to create and implement financially sound sales strategy
• Initiate discussions with management regarding trends that may affect success, recommend solutions and appropriate courses of action

REQUIRED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business
• Minimum 5-8 years of National or Global End Customer sales experience
• Experience selling through indirect channels
• Successful experience presenting to groups and ‘C’ level contacts
• Experience in telecommunication/Technology is preferred
• Enterprise Account Management and Sales Project Management experience is beneficial
• International Experience a plus

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Customer Centric Focus: Ability to develop strong Customer relationships using excellent sales process and account management skills
• Proficient in using CRM and Microsoft Office applications to manage sales territories and meet management reporting responsibilities
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to capture, process and analyze data to make intelligent decisions
• Ability to work in a Global team sales environment
• High Performance Sales professional that has demonstrated sales Excellence in a Global or National Account position
• Sound, independent decision-making
• Resourceful and dynamic with the ability to quickly problem solve while interacting with clients, and articulate those thoughts with clarity and professionalism.
• Ability to recognize and balance the immediate needs and short term requirements while maintaining long term objectives
• Possess strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to work from a home office. Self-directed, self-motivated, independent professional with effective time management skills

Travel: Potential for travel of up to 60% (Domestic + International)

GN Audio/Jabra makes life sound better by developing intelligent sound solutions that transform lives through the power of sound, enabling you to hear more, do more & be more than you ever thought possible. Our integrated headset and communications solutions assist professionals in all types of businesses in being more productive. Our wireless headsets and earbuds are designed to fit any lifestyle - from sports enthusiasts to commuters and office workers. Jabra is part of the GN group, which operates in more than 90 countries across the world. Founded in 1869, GN group today has more than 5,000 employees.GN Audio is an EEO Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or gender identity.

About Us

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history – fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding.

By listening to customers and combining our unique expertise in the human ear, audio, video, and speech, wireless technologies, software, and miniaturization, we transform what it takes to bring people closer to what is important to them.

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Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN’s solutions are sold in around 100 countries across the world.

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