*Vendor Sales Specialist

Description

We are hiring for Vendor Sales Specialists. Are you an outgoing, goal-oriented people person? Have an interest for establishing relationships and driving results in a fun and collaborative sales environment? Then a Vendor Sales Specialist position at Ingram Micro might be the job you’re looking for!

Who are we?

Ingram Micro, consistently voted one of Buffalo’s Best Places to Work, is the world’s largest technology distributor. We touch about 80% of the technology being used in the world today, which means YES, we’ve probably touched some part of that phone or laptop you’re on way before you did! With operations in 56 countries and more than 33,000 associates worldwide, we generated $50 billion in revenue just last year! After 40 years in the industry, we’re continuing to expand our footprint and we’d love to expand it with you!!

How do you stand out?

If you’re a goal-oriented individual and enjoy being a credible resource to others, we want you! If you take pride in being a subject matter expert and uncovering opportunities, we want you! If you have career aspirations and even a slightest interest in technology, WE. WANT. YOU!!

Essential responsibilities of your role:

As a Vendor Sales Specialist, you can expect to:

• Specialize in a specific vendor like Dell, Microsoft, Apple, Dropbox, etc. to enable profitable sales and market share for the assigned product line
• Be the expert on your vendor’s product life cycles, pricing programs, and technology advantages
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
• Act as the liaison between Ingram Micro’s Sales teams, the Vendors, and our Customers
• Support the implementation of vendor programs, solutions, and trainings to our customers and sales associates
• Proactively identify opportunities through networking, warm calls, and reporting
• Maintain and follow up on pipelines

 Knowledge, skills, and/or abilities you need to have:

• Minimum one year of proactive sales and/or customer service experience required
• Recent working experience with the MS Office suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word is required
• A strong customer focus with proven experience delivering outstanding customer support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Success with attaining sales goals/quotas preferred
• Familiarity with CRMs and pipeline management preferred
• At least a high school diploma (or equivalent), secondary degree preferred.

What this position offers you:

• A starting annual compensation of $45,000 which can increase with relevant experience  *Note, this is a commission-based role with a 70/30 base + commission structure
• Opportunity to begin a long-term career with unlimited growth and advancement with a stable and growing organization
• Remote/In-Office hybrid option
• Medical, vision, dental insurance – we even have options for your pets!
• 401k with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and sick days

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.