Technology Sales Consultant

Ricoh Americas Corporation; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Ricoh Americas Corporation in Parsippany, NJ seeks a Technology Sales Consultant II to drive revenue growth with large and mid-size dealers. You will expand gross revenue to $12M-$15M annually by leveraging Ricoh hardware, software and services with a digital selling approach.

You will build strategic dealer relationships, run joint business planning, and deliver customized programs and training for reps. Expect up to 50% travel for on-site meetings and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Experience selling to large and mid-size dealers.
• Proven revenue growth through strategic initiatives.
• Strong presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to dealer sites.

Responsibilities

• Establish growth initiatives and shelf space wins with assigned Dealers.
• Influence dealer sales organizations and build connections across locations.
• Develop programs, training, and field activities for reps.
• Differentiate Ricoh offerings in dealer activities and sales.
• Drive digital sales strategies and takeaways from competitors.
• Lead joint planning with dealers for growth and GDP negotiations.

Skills

Dealers management

Digital selling

Sales strategy

Relationship building

Executive communication

Tools

CRM

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Technology Sales Consultant

$100,000 - $120,000 per year

Commission Eligible

Position Profile:

The role of the Technology Sales Consultant II (TSC) is pivotal in driving significant revenue growth and enhancing the company's market presence. By working closely with large and mid-size growth dealers, the TSC is responsible for maintaining and expanding gross revenue sales of $12M-$15M annually in most cases. This role is crucial in maximizing Return on Sales through the strategic utilization of Ricoh hardware, aftermarket products, software, and services. With a strong emphasis on Digital Selling, the TSC influences and impacts Dealer sales managers and sales representatives, fostering mind share and brand loyalty at the transaction level. This is achieved through the implementation of strategies and initiatives established at the Dealer Principal level.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute growth initiatives and shelf space wins with assigned Dealers. Creates significant Digital Sales value, impacting Ricoh sales results with mid-size to large dealers ($5M - $24M).

• Effectively influences mid-sized dealer sales organizations (5 - 30 reps) and build connections with diverse sales forces across multiple dealers or dealer locations.

• Create and facilitate customized programs, training, and field-based activities to engage both seasoned, established reps and those new to the industry.

• Engage and bring value to Dealer sales activities, differentiating Ricoh's offerings from other manufacturers.

• Deploy creative and non-traditional methods to address the ever-changing digital sales business environment.

• Influence a solutions-oriented approach to differentiate Ricoh Digital Sales portfolio, with primary focus on 5–30-unit takeaways from competitors, while also supporting SLG and major accounts when appropriate.

• Build strategic relationships and trust with Dealer ownership, sales leadership, and field-based sales representatives. Lead joint planning processes to develop detailed initiatives around growth, focusing on ZBA and shelf space growth.

• Act as catalyst to support Ricoh's growth and digital transformation objectives while integrating into the Dealer’s business goals and capabilities.

• The assignment includes up to 50% travel for onsite interactions to conduct dealer GDP negotiations, joint business planning, sales meetings, and commercial and SLG customer account calls. Work with dealer sales executives from prospect selection and research to proof of concept and closing.

• Demonstrates, differentiates, and promotes the Ricoh hardware and software solutions portfolio to condition and influence the Dealer salesforce and go-to-market strategies.

• Monitor Dealer succession plans and participate in acquisition planning, influencing expansion strategies to leverage Ricoh in taking share through competitive acquisition.

• Point person for Ricoh market team activity, facilitating resources from adjacent Ricoh groups to deliver effective solutions support

• Achieve territory gross profit growth targets by growing Dealer profitable revenue.

• Secure aftermarket targets by managing growth and compliance of Ricoh Parts and Supplies purchases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong selling and presentation skills, with proven knowledge dealing with complex sales including hardware, software, and advanced solutions

• Ability to give appropriate consultation to dealer principals regarding company management

• Strong business and financial acumen.

• Exceptional analytical, strategic and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a professional, team-oriented environment leveraging resources as required

• Highly developed communications skills, both oral and written, with ability to present to high level executives, internal and external customers and diverse audiences.

• Possess strong ability for self-direction and high degree of initiative. Results oriented

• Proficient in managing visual communications, CRM, Excel, Power Point

• Superior time management skills with ability to effectively maximize customer-facing interaction time

• Strong listening and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work independently from home office or in team environment when in office location

• Work with cyclical stress due to frequent goals and deadlines

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities. Dealer assignments are diversified and require analytical and strategic thinking to prepare and convey diverse information

• Requires regular Dealer/customer site visits, either in person or through use of Ricoh technology, whose locations are throughout Region territory

• Frequent travel required – up to 50% when permitted. Visit Dealers once per month

• Requires moderate dexterity, regular application of basic skills

Come Create at Ricoh:

If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence.

Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow.

Invest in Yourself:

At Ricoh, you can:

• Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.

• Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.

• Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.

• Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually

• Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.