Job Description
Job Summary (General Responsibilities):
As a National Account Manager at Belkin, you will be responsible for driving revenue through direct end-user engagement with US Federal Government DoD Major Commands including Communications/Cybersecurity and Intelligence Groups on US Military Bases. Responsibilities include development of DoD sales engagement strategy and direct selling activities to DoD End Users for key Belkin product lines. This person is expected to drive their own opportunity pipeline, sales activity, to meet their personal sales target. Business Travel is required at least 50+% of time.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Assisting in establishing an annual territory budget for Federal DoD End-User sales and management of goals throughout the Fiscal Year.
- Creating proposals, negotiating agreements, establish pricing and fostering technical issues to resolution for customers through the Belkin Sales Channel.
- Pursuing major prospective customers as well as expanding sales to existing accounts through new product offerings and competitive positioning.
- Managing and influencing cross-functionally within the organization, across other departments as needed, to support customers and resolve issues that may arise.
- Continually growing pipeline opportunities for our Cyber Security solutions and other Belkin International products and offerings.
- Analyzing industry market trends, competitive products, and pricing that may impact sales efforts.
- Reviewing major territory/account activities with assigned Account Manager(s)/National Account Manager(s) to increase/maintain maximum volume and product penetration through the Belkin Channel Sales organization.
- Assisting team in providing accurate forecasts, reducing returns, developing and maintaining an appropriate marketing plan, and managing overall profitability in the overall territory
- Review and analyze daily sales statistics.
- Accountable for adhering to the organization and department procedures and guidelines, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001 and 14001; understand and fully support ISO system.
- Support Company’s Affirmative Action initiatives, providing equal opportunity to employees and candidates.
- Uphold Company’s affirmative action plan and make good faith efforts to achieve affirmative action goals and timetables.
- Comply with Health and Safety requirements of Belkin.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned and required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Military Service required – Desktop Support/Communications and Computers/Cybersecurity/Military Intelligence experience is a plus.
- 3 years or more of sales experience with Federal end-users and channel partners
- Key knowledge of Intelligence, Defense, and Civilian Federal agencies
- Current or expired Secret and/or TS Security clearance within last 5 years desired
- Retired Military preferred or at least 8 years of military experience.
- Holds a Retired Military or Reserve Military ID Card a plus.
What you’re getting into
We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.
You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal.
Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.
Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Disability and Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
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Location:
Charlotte, North Carolina
Range for this position:
$80,000 to $110,000
Factors such as geographic location, academic credentials, relevant experience, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities will influence the actual salary offered. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, compensation also includes a performance-based bonus, and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Further details can be found here.
Top Skills
What We Do
Belkin is a California-based accessories leader delivering award-winning power, protection, productivity, connectivity, and audio products over the last 40 years. Designed and engineered in Southern California and sold in more than 100 countries around the world, Belkin has maintained its steadfast focus on research and development, community, education, sustainability and most importantly, the people it serves. From our humble beginnings in a Southern California garage in 1983, Belkin has become a diverse, global technology company. We remain forever inspired by the planet we live on, and the connection between people and technology.
Throughout its 40-year history, Belkin has developed essential peripherals for devices like laptops, phones and more. Belkin has played an influential role in the early development of key technology standards that are now commonplace in our everyday lives, including USB-C and MagSafe to name a few. Belkin continues to set the pace today as the leading OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) known and revered around the world for its staunch and longstanding relationships with big tech companies like Apple, Samsung, Google, and many others.
Why Work With Us
Belkin is proud to have built a workplace comprised of authentic, brilliant, supportive, collaborative people that celebrate one another’s wins and also challenge each other to grow and achieve their potential. Belkin has grown from the grassroots of entrepreneurship, keeping the same start-up energy and promoting creativity and innovation.
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