Business Development Manager

Description

The Business Development Manager for the ASUS Systems Business Group is assigned to our Education Sales Team and is responsible for business development and sales functions within an assigned account base and territory, focused on Top 1000 U.S. public K–12 school districts. This role is responsible for managing and developing named K–12 education accounts within assigned focus states and managing the ASUS Education product portfolio, including Chromebooks, Windows notebooks and desktops, accessories, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
     

• Works with ASUS Sales & Product Management Teams to develop go-to-market strategies for ASUS Products and Services. 
• Proactively identifies sales opportunities with assigned School Districts.
• Focuses to develop ASUS relationships and engagement within all levels of the assigned account base.
• Executes a business plan focused on driving unit/revenue growth and measurement against defined targets for the assigned account base.
• Maintains multiple contacts within a large customer base, providing routine communication about ASUS products, programs, offers, and promotions.
• Travels to various customer locations to conduct face-to-face trainings and meetings to further develop ASUS business.
• Weekly, routine onsite engagement to drive awareness and visibility for both short-term & long-term sales opportunities/pipeline.

Required Knowledge, Years of Education, Work Experience, Skill Sets, and/or Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 8+ years of prior Outside Sales experience in IT Hardware, Software, or Services.
• Named Account relationships and knowledge of the K12 market a plus.
• High understanding of Public Sector sales and customer acquisition process.
• Strong Presentation and Communication skills.
• Ability to articulate the ASUS value proposition.
• Ability to influence at all levels both with customers, and internally at ASUS.
• Expert knowledge of industry trends, competition, customer buying patterns and marketing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships across organizations.
• Exceptional time management, prioritization, attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to self-direct and work remotely.
• Highly proficient with MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business plan development and execution.
• Demonstrated quota achievement.
• Strong knowledge of Commercial Distribution/Reseller Channels and End Customers.
• Technical proficiency in Computer Hardware/IT environments.
• Proven ability to sell in a complex and dynamic situations.

Working Conditions: 

• Must reside and work remotely in Texas; Houston area preferred.
• Daily required Telephone, Email, Communication duties.
• Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly Face-to-Face Training, Client Engagement, Internal Reporting.
• 25-50%+ travel required.

The final salary amount will be determined based on the qualifications & experience of the candidate relative to the role. Our employee comprehensive benefits include bonuses, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off, EAP, & 401(k).

ASUS is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy/ breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, as well as any other characteristic protected by law, regulation or local ordinance, and strives to comply with all applicable laws on the subject. These employment decisions extend to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment.