Inside Sales Representative, Channel

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Channel Account Representative to provide sales support for assigned channel segments. This role involves reactive and proactive business development efforts, driving interactions with assigned accounts, and assisting in achieving sales quotas.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience, excellent communication, analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of software, hardware, and networking is preferred. Join us in promoting innovative solutions at Vertiv!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Close opportunities assigned to the Channel Account Representative.
• Provide strategic sales support to outside sales.
• Inform accounts on current promos and new product launches.
• Meet assigned sales quotas and objectives.
• Coordinate selling campaigns and qualify leads.
• Assist customers in determining the best solution for their needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Ability to multitask

Tools

MS Office

CRM management

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Channel Account Representative provides sales support for assigned channel segments. This role provides reactive phone support, e-mail sales support, and engages in proactive business development efforts to grow Channel Sales. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with sales, updating pipeline, driving interactions, and monitoring assigned email box. This role supports assigned accounts, working in conjunction with the outside sales team to drive new business and meet established sales quotas.

Position Summary
The Channel Account Representative provides sales support for assigned channel segments. This role provides reactive phone support, e-mail sales support, and engages in proactive business development efforts to grow Channel Sales. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with sales, updating pipeline, driving interactions, and monitoring assigned email box. This role supports assigned accounts, working in conjunction with the outside sales team to drive new business and meet established sales quotas.

Responsibilities

• Works to close opportunities assigned to the Channel Account Representative and/or their assigned accounts.
• Provides strategic sales support to outside sales by providing sales and technical trainings.
• Informs accounts on current promos, new product launches, and Vertiv Partner Program updates.
• Meets assigned sales quotas, objectives & key results (OKRs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinates selling campaigns, qualifies leads, and coordinates customer introductions. Works in partnership with other sales employees to increase sales revenue.
• Provides dedicated support to answer or coordinate responses for all requests from assigned accounts.
• Assists customers in determining the best solution for their needs.
• Understands and communicates company product or services features & benefits and promotes the advantages of our company to assigned accounts.
• Answers basic technical questions about Vertiv products.
• Provides quotes, information on product availability, pricing, and competitive portfolio cross-referencing suggestions.
• Generates, updates and tracks CRM opportunities, whether originated or assigned.
• Works with the sales operations team to answer questions regarding company inventory, shipping deliveries, manufacturing timeline, etc. to ensure products and services desired can be delivered to customer given their expectation/need.
• Redirects calls as appropriate to other departments such as technical support, services, or application engineering.
• Participates in sales events and trade shows to educate and promote products and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• 1-2 years sales experience or experience with IT resellers.
• Knowledge of technology including software, hardware, and/or networking is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office. Experience with CRM management preferred.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Standard office environment.

Time Travel Required

• >5%

Company Principles and Compliance

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s core principles and behaviors to help execute strategic priorities. Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.

Work Authorization: No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

About The Team: Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.