Business Development Representative - New Markets and New Suppliers

Arrow Electronics; Mountain Iron (MN); Remote; USD 115,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology distributor is seeking a Business Development Representative to establish and nurture relationships in the US Public Sector. This fully remote position requires at least 5 years of sales experience, particularly in solutions selling and public sector IT channels. Competitive compensation ranging from $115,800 to $180,403 available, alongside exceptional benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Sales or Business Development.
• Experience in solution selling with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to sell and negotiate at executive levels.
• Proven ability to build relationships and originate new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop new relationships with strategic companies.
• Identify key decision makers and influence business needs.
• Negotiate complex deals with suppliers.
• Manage a pipeline of 15-20 sales cycles simultaneously.

Skills

Sales and Business Development expertise

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Relationship building

Familiarity with public sector IT channel

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

immixGroup is looking for a strategic Business Development Representative to expand our line card via identification, pursuit, qualification and activation of new supplier lines focused on the US Public Sector (FED and SLED) markets. You will serve as the tip of the spear for these efforts, helping these companies understand how immixGroup can help the grow their business and achieve their goals at an accelerated pace. This person should have a deep understanding of distribution's value in the public sector ecosystem and be able to leverage that understanding to align our value to the needs of each supplier.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Land major new relationships with strategic companies from assigned account list developed in conjunction with management Identify and aggressively pursue key decision makers and influencers to identify business needs across all Arrow solutions.
• Qualify opportunities throughout the sales cycle to ensure that the relationship meets Arrow’s goals and expectations are aligned with customer success criteria. Position Arrow’s unique value proposition across Channel Services as well Integration and Logistics services to differentiate us from all competition.
• Assemble and lead cross functional pursuit teams of Arrow SMEs needed to win each opportunity.
• Negotiate complex deals with multiple moving parts to structure relationships that are beneficial to Arrow and provide frameworks for successful business relationship with new suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders from Executive Management, Finance, and Operations to evaluate proposed offering throughout the sales cycle to assure alignment to Arrow’s capabilities and priorities. In conjunction with above teams, design a services structure to meet and exceed customer’s expectations with Arrow.
• Show maniacal focus to time efficiency in driving a healthy pipeline of 15-20 sales cycles at various stages in parallel to one another. Accuracy in forecasting both size and timeline of new business. Success will be defined on wins that are both large in total revenue and represent profitable business for Arrow.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years in Sales, Business Development or distribution leadership with a consistent history of overachieving targets. Experience working in solution selling environments across multiple stakeholders and decision makers within long, complex sales cycles. Comfort selling and negotiating at the CRO and CFO levels
• Well-connected and familiar with the public sector IT sales channel
• Strong business development skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management, organization, and customer service skills
• Must be able to prioritize, multitask, deal with ambiguity, handle pressure
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have the ability to sell, persuade, influence and negotiate
• Must have demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels of supplier
• Proven ability to originate new business and convert a lead into a qualified prospect

Work Arrangement

Fully Remote: Must be able to travel to an Arrow office location as requested by Arrow leadership.

What’s In It For You

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• And more!

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $115,800.00 - $180,403.61

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Location: US-VA-Virginia (Remote Employees)Remote work employees may be required to be present at the closest designated Arrow office for work-related purposes, at the Company’s request and sole discretion.

Time Type: Full time

Job Category: Sales

EEO Statement: Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Arrow EEO/AAP policy

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