Solutions Development Executive - West Region

Description

Ingram Micro Cloud is a “startup like” business arm of the larger Ingram Micro – and we’re growing absurdly fast. We are the world’s largest cloud platform provider, enabling any business to provide cloud solutions to anyone. We are committed to helping our partners drive new ways of doing business with an infinite ecosystem of cloud solutions, platform technology, enablement programs, and relationships with the biggest players in the cloud industry.

 Today, we deliver the world’s broadest, fully automated marketplace of cloud services. We have a proven track record of success and expertise in SaaS, IaaS, UCaaS, IoT, and Cybersecurity, and a large footprint in the channel that allows our partners to grow faster than any others. Currently, Ingram Micro is one of  the world’s largest technology distributor, with operations in 59 countries and more than 35,000 associates. We continue to strategically expand our global reach with over 40 acquisitions since 2012 – and we’re just getting started

This is where YOU come in! 

Do you excel in field sales? We’re looking for a salesperson that understands Infrastructure as a Service to join our team.

 Responsibilities:

 Build relationships within a defined geographic territory. 

• Responsible for leveraging relationships and recruiting new partners to take advantage of the value within Microsoft Azure and AWS products, programs, and services capabilities.
• Responsible for growing profitable sales, and market share across the distribution channel by helping a traditional computer reseller transition to a profitable Managed Service Provider (MSP) with a steady annuity stream. This is an area of explosive growth.
• Deeply research into partner’s IaaS / PaaS business, and forge relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders. 
• Maintain a detailed understanding of Microsoft Azure and AWS services, and key competitive products including life cycles, pricing programs, and technology advantages.
• Proactively identify sales opportunities alongside Microsoft Azure and AWS partners.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Sales resources, aligned in the same geography or business unit(s) to ensure we are providing maximum value to our partners.
• Be the resident subject matter expert on the Microsoft and AWS Partner Networks, and the respective programs impacting partner profitability, to ensure they maximize their consumption of available resources and continue investing in the strategic alignment of Infrastructure as a Service through Ingram Micro. 
• This position is primarily focused on identifying and earning the business from net-new transacting partners.  May travel up to 40%

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years previous field sales experience or four years’ experience with Ingram Micro in a sales/customer service capacity equivalent to a Channel Account Specialist
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years previous sales/account management experience (preferably in a related industry) or one-year experience with Ingram Micro in a sales/account management capacity equivalent to a Channel Account Specialist. 
• Knowledge of professional, effective telephone techniques, sales, and account management skills. 
• Ability to develop deep technical and product knowledge.
• Ability to expand that technical knowledge to become a Microsoft subject matter expert.   
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Must respond to rapid change, perform duties with accuracy and with a strong degree of urgency
• Prioritize and perform work with minimal supervision
• Able to handle large quantities of information while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Comfortable presenting via screen share, or in person, in front of executive audiences
• Ability to overcome objections,

• Why Ingram? 

  • Competitive tech industry salaries
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K Matching
  • Vacation + Sick Days
  • Work Life Balance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Commission Structure
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • HSA and FSA
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Swag from the coolest vendors in Tech
  • Mentorship & Career Growth Opportunities

   This is not a complete listing of the job duties.  It’s a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.

  Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check that includes verification of vaccination status.

   Ingram Micro requires all new associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, this position requires applicants to submit proof, prior to start date, that the successful applicant is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Ingram Micro will comply with applicable laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.  Applicants will be notified of the requirements of Ingram Micro’s COVID-19 policy and process for verification of vaccination status prior to the start of employment. 

   Ingram Micro believes there is no place in our society for social injustice, discrimination, or racism. As a company we do not – and will not – tolerate these actions.

   Ingram Micro Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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