Manager Sales Senior – Retail Supply Chain Solutions

Remote Work:
Yes

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Sales management role responsible for attaining quota by directly managing RFID/RTLS Sales Engagement Managers. This role will be aligning with Zebra’s Retail market vertical focused on driving growth in Retail named accounts as well as within assigned Territories. Attains profitable results within Zebra management policies and practices. Personal objectives defined as a “roll-up” of all sales resources reporting to the Sales Manager.

Generally considered an excellent coach having recent and relevant player experience in helping the team attain sales success. Understands vertical market in which the product portfolio (RFID, RTLS, Industrial Automation solutions) is used to meet desired business outcomes. Well versed in how to setup successful sales campaigns and knows how to win relative to competition and within the vertical industry (Retail, Hospitality, Key Accounts) in which assigned;

teaches others same. As with all management, embodies One Zebra ahead of personal achievements. Establishes quarterly operational objectives and sales plans, and delegates assignments to subordinates and cross-functional team members. Involved in executing sales campaigns and personnel performance metrics that drive a culture of collaboration and winning. Establishes and manages budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements. Exercises full supervision in terms of travel & expense costs and staffing.

Role typically carries sales quota consistent with regional/territory goals (e.g., $25+ million in the U.S.).

Candidates must reside in the US, specifically within the central region with the expectation of ~50% travel

• Knowledge/Expertise
  • Technical Skills - Helps architect technical solutions related to RFID and RTLS platforms (HW, SW, Services); expert in some areas
  • Knowledge of Zebra - Align sales campaigns focused on the Vertical Business/Industry with Zebra products/services strategy, often crossing multiple lines of businesses in a highly visible position within Zebra.
  • Sales Skills - Leads direct sellers and helps with cross functional teams in development of advanced solution selling campaigns and aligns with Zebra’s partners;
    Must have proven sales success at an enterprise level. Experience in selling ROI driven solutions w/predictable business outcomes.
  • Managerial Skills – Excellent sales coaching abilities stemming from being a winning Player. Full knowledge of all relevant business policies and practices; strong ability to energize and lead others, driving accountability.
  • Business Acumen - Conducts sales campaign reviews and sets expectations accordingly. Customer first focus having a long term profitability view in a variety of situations; a S.W.O.T. expert; anticipates future customer needs
  • Domain Knowledge - Applies both strategic and tactical understanding of the vertical industry market and relevant technical platforms that support the Customer Use cases to ensure Zebra wins in the marketplace
• Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking
  • Nature of Problems Solved - Solves complex problems which may require unique solutions which are sold with/through Partners into the End User’s environment Role in Addressing Problems - Leads problem resolution, identifies appropriate resources, mitigates future risk
  • Complexity of Solutions - Typically high complexity; many with little precedent and…