Technical Sales Manager - Strategic Verticals, Data Center

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible?

Location : Remote

Job Summary

Summary :

The Technical Sales Manager will be responsible for driving specification position, building relationships and delivering profitable sales growth with colocation Data Center owners, sales agents, EPCs, integrators and distribution sales channels. The individual achieves this goal by driving spec position and sales of a portfolio of wire & cable products, tools, services, and engineered solutions. While working directly for the Director of Data Center, Colocation, this individual will be responsible for managing their sales territory and working closely with all internal support teams to advance the business objectives identified within the multi-year strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically develop customer targets and plan to execute sales goals via distribution sales, agent sales force or direct.
• Build effective customer relationships with Engineering Firms, EPCs, Distributors, Colocation Data Center Integrators, and OEM's that support business objectives within the assigned market.
• Provide market intelligence as necessary to position Southwire for growth and profit opportunities including but not limited to assessing market size and share held by Data Center owners to facilitate Southwire alignment for growth.
• Identify sales opportunities to "Drive Mix" with new customers, products, or services.
• Coordinate across all Southwire business units to communicate One Southwire to the Data Center customer base.
• Effectively utilize Salesforce or other CRM software to track project opportunities and success.
• Proactively manage all aspects of territory monthly profitability and account receivables in support of business objectives.
• Create a solution driven, leadership persona both internally and externally while collaborating with other functions within the corporation and customer organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Data Center, Colocation.
• Ability to represent Southwire in Data Center industry associations and standards committees.

Required Education & Experience

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level : Master's degree

Years of Experience : 8-11 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members : No

Travel

Travel : 60%

Competencies

Nimble Learning

Customer Focus

Plans and Aligns

Collaborates

Balances Stakeholders

Action Oriented

Skills

Salesforce

Relationship Building

Sales Prospecting

Negotiation

Enthusiasm

Customer Relationship Management

Positivity

Sales Presentations

Selling Techniques

Rapport Building

Benefits We Offer :

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.