Advanced Technology Executive - Philly

Zones IT Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Zones is seeking an Advanced Technology Executive to lead high-value, services-led technology opportunities across Enterprise and Mid Market clients in the US. The role emphasizes gross margin, ACV growth, and strategic deal orchestration.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in field sales within B2B tech, proven experience closing complex, solution-based deals, and a strong network with OEMs and channel partners. Travel up to 50% is required as part of face-to-face engagements.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of field sales experience in B2B technology.
• Strong understanding of deal economics, margin drivers, and ACV.
• Proven track record closing complex, solution-based deals.
• Experience selling advanced or emerging technologies.
• Existing network within target industries or accounts.
• Experience working with OEMs and channel partners.
• Experience selling into Enterprise and Mid Market segments.
• Strong territory planning skills.
• Experience orchestrating technical and support resources (teamwork).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Highly motivated, competitive, and resilient mindset.
• Willingness to travel regularly to meet customers face-to-face.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle for assigned accounts and opportunities, from prospecting through close.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline focusing on high-margin, services-led opportunities.
• Execute disciplined opportunity qualification and deal progression.
• Drive deals that meet or exceed gross margin targets and grow ACV service bookings.
• Structure deals balancing customer value with profitable growth.
• Lead value-based discovery focused on customer outcomes and position services as core.
• Collaborate with solution architects, services teams, and partners for margin-accretive solutions.
• Engage executive-level stakeholders and conduct in-person/virtual meetings to advance cycles.
• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting, and CRM hygiene; participate in deal reviews.

Skills

Field sales experience

ACV & margin understanding

Complex deals closing

Emerging technologies

Existing industry network

OEMs & channel partners

Enterprise & Mid Market selling

Territory planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presence

Travel readiness

Job description

Description

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one: Zones – First Choice for IT. TM

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-performing Advanced Technology Executive who excels in field sales, driving profitable growth, and generating strong ACV service bookings. This role is responsible for creating and closing complex technology opportunities while maintaining a disciplined focus on gross margin performance and long‑term customer value.

Success in this role is measured not only by revenue, but by the quality of deals, margin attainment, and recurring services growth. This is not a farming role.

What you will do as theAdvanced Technology Executive (ATE)

This role requires up to 50% travel.

Pipeline & Opportunity Management

• Own the full sales cycle for assigned accounts and opportunities, from prospecting through close
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline with a focus on high‑margin, services‑led opportunities
• Execute disciplined opportunity qualification and deal progression

Gross Margin & ACV Ownership

• Drive deals that meet or exceed gross margin targets
• Generate and grow ACV service bookings, including managed services and professional services
• Structure deals that balance customer value with sustainable, profitable growth
• Understand and manage margin drivers across hardware, software, and services

Solution & Services‑Led Selling

• Lead value-based discovery focused on customer business outcomes
• Position services as a core component of every solution
• Collaborate with solution architects, services teams, and partners to design scalable, margin‑accretive solutions

Field Sales Execution

• Engage directly with executive‑level stakeholders (CIO, CTO, CISO, VP‑level)
• Conduct in‑person and virtual meetings to advance complex sales cycles
• Navigate multi‑stakeholder buying environments with confidence

Forecasting & Deal Discipline

• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting, and CRM hygiene
• Participate in deal reviews with clear visibility into revenue, margin, and ACV
• Consistently deliver against quarterly and annual revenue, margin, and services targets

Partner & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Leverage OEMs, ISVs, and channel partners to optimize solution design and margin
• Partner closely with presales, services, finance, and leadership teams to ensure successful deal execution

What you will bring to the team

• 5-8 years of field sales experience in B2B technology
• Strong understanding of deal economics, margin drivers, and ACV
• Demonstrated success closing complex, solution‑based deals
• Experience selling advanced or emerging technologies
• Existing network within target industries or accounts
• Experience working with OEMs and channel partners

• Experience selling into Enterprise and Mid Market segments
• Strong territory planning skills
• Experience orchestrating technical and support resources (teamwork)

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Highly motivated, competitive, and resilient mindset
• Willingness to travel regularly to meet customers face‑to‑face

Offerings - AT Products, Professional and Managed Services, such as:

• Digital Workplace
  • Service Desk
  • Field Deployment
• Nextgen Networking
  • Network Modernization
  • NOC
• Security
  • SOC
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Pen Testing
  • Governance, Risk, Compliance Assessments
• Cloud and Datacenter
  • Datacenter Modernization
  • Migration Services
  • Multi Cloud Managed Services
  • Cloud Advisory and Optimization
• Staffing
  • Staffing Services

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent achievement of gross margin and ACV targets
• Strong pipeline of profitable, services‑led opportunities
• Trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders
• Recognized for disciplined deal execution and strategic selling

Qualified Candidates can expect a salary range of $100,000-$120,000 + Commission

Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we’re committed to providing top‑tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. Our team members enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary accident, hospitalization and critical illness insurance options, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, and many more. Generally, Zones currently offers paid time off and personal sick leave in compliance to individual state requirements.

At Zones, work is more than a job – it is an exciting career on a global team that is client centric, has a passion for technology, embraces change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member’s Form I‑9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.