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Zebra Technologies RFID Sales Channel Manager in Tokyo, Japan
Remote Work: No
Overview:
At Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.
We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.
Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you'll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.
Together, we've only begun to define the edge of what's possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.
Takes ownership of assigned channel account(s) or territory; develops and executes sales strategy for assigned account(s) or territory with manager's input; develops strong relationships with key channel contacts and leverages to Zebra's advantage; utilizes sponsorships, marketing initiatives, etc. to promote partnership and improve Zebra business within the channel. Plan and execute new solution launches within channel and delivers high impact sales presentations and product training.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge/Expertise
Technical Skills - Uses moderate domain/solutions knowledge
Knowledge of Zebra - Utilizes solid understanding of all Products/Services in business
Sales Skills - Applies Solution Selling concepts to customer situations; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Managerial Skills - Understands policies and practices related to role and shares ideas for improvement
Business Acumen - Understands and explains how Zebra solutions can help customer's business results; obtains profitable revenue growth via value proposition vs. competition
Market/customer Knowledge - Uses full knowledge of customer's business and market economics/trends to position effectively versus competition
Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking
Nature of Problems Solved - Solves routine problems of moderate complexity (e.g. verifying technical compatibility) at the customer level
Role in Addressing Problems - Understands and resolves problems with support from technical resources
Complexity of Solutions - Typically medium complexity (e.g. value proposition vs. competition), but may have some complex projects that require unique coordination of technical resources
Freedom to Act
Level of Guidance - Works under general supervision. Makes decisions of moderate complexity that impact deliverables of projects; exercises judgment in approach, sometimes requiring and assessing tradeoffs
Takes Direction From - Group Manager and Directors
Customer Interface
Role - Acts independently or as a team lead for ad-hoc teams
Level of Customer Contact - Buyers/decision makers for small and mid-sized deals and end users
Main Level of Interaction - Responsible for influencing the customer to purchase moderate size projects
Required Knowledge of Customer - Operational strategies for success and competitors
Accountability
Business and Financial Impact - Responsible for individual revenue attainment with established prices and personal expenses
Relative Size and Scope - Moderate to average individual quota size for business and like roles
Types of Projects - Many transactions with some moderately complex deals
Strategic Impact for Zebra -Medium/mid-term
Qualifications:
Preferred Education:
Bachelors or equivalent experience
Preferred Work Experience (years):
2-5+ years of applicable work experience.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Uses moderate domain/solutions knowledge
Applies Solution Selling concepts to customer situations; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Understands policies and practices related to role and shares ideas for improvement
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