Program Sales Manager, Channel Management - DoD

Job Title : Program Sales Manager, Channel Management - DoD

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

Area of Responsibility : Strategic Account Management for Channel Sales

Department : Channel Management

Reports to : Program Director, Channel Management

Location : Remote or Alexandria, Virginia office

Grade : 19

FLSA Status : Exempt

Statement of Purpose

To work with the assigned strategic key accounts and Department of Defense federal contracting to grow NIB commodity sales within assigned accounts and DOD.

Includes specific account management, account growth, and business development activities of assigned accounts, and specific project assignments with a purpose of meeting NIB's annual product and growth goal targets.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S / B.A) or related discipline. A combination of education and experience may also be acceptable.

Experience

5 years' selling experience to the Federal Government, GSA Schedule Holders, and / or State Account and local government experience.

Knowledge of commodity wholesalers and commodity dealer network is required. Experience and knowledge of the AbilityOne Program regulations, policies, procedures, and commercial distribution practices is desired.

Training and Specialized Knowledge

• Experience working with key distributors and assigned federal accounts (AbilityOne experience is a plus) and demonstrated knowledge of implementing sales-growth plans, conducting effective business reviews, developing relationships with key leadership, program managers, and field-sales representatives to better drive and increase business.
• Experience calling on Senior Sales Leadership, Program Managers, and Decision Makers of assigned organizations that develop sales strategies that will increase visibility and market penetration for NIB products and services and strengthen NIB's strategic relationships.
• Superior written and verbal communications, analytical skills, and the ability to develop & convey concepts to maximize increased commodity representation / contract addition and business & product development opportunities in alignment with NIB corporate strategy.
• Ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision, and establish a solid working relationship with staff, peers, partners, and customers, while displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy is required.
• Experience with Federal Contract Holders and commodity product distribution knowledge to expand military and government purchases via Authorized Distributor selling vehicles.
• Access to federal supply systems and military background is a plus.
• Ability to work with corporate decision makers within strategic accounts to drive business and partnerships.
• Ability to collaborate with NIB internal personnel and departments to develop strategies to increase employment and accelerate Blind Work Years (BWY).

Travel

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

This individual will primarily be responsible for communicating the AbilityOne product offering, developing, and supporting business strategy, marketing activities, cultivating new customer relationships to assigned accounts including AbilityOne Authorized Distributors, federal accounts, and special accounts assigned related to projects in their portfolio, to increase sales of products.

Create plans for identified accounts to include goals, forecasts, key decision maker matrix, and key areas of partnership.

To include strategic plans and account management plans.

• Increase sales of NIB Commodities and NIB products (over 3,000 office products, MRO and Jan / San products) within these strategic accounts by working in conjunction with the identified goals and strategy parameters of these accounts with effective go-to-market strategies.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the customer organizational and operational structure and identify and develop relationships with the key personnel who can influence buying decisions.
• Strategic channel initiatives development to support growth, account penetration, and forecasting.
• Experience with teaming strategies for GSA Schedule Holders to support the offering of our products and services.
• Plan and conduct all necessary pre-work to execute meaningful Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR's) with assigned portfolio of accounts.
• Develop close relationships with assigned Federal Agencies and contracting officers to influence any / all contract publications where AbilityOne language and products are represented.
• Track assigned portfolio performance and key metrics - account sales, YoY performance, challenges, opportunities, weaknesses & strengths (SWOT).
• Serve as a trusted advisor, confidant, and sales strategy leader to assigned portfolio of accounts.
• Build, grow & foster relationships and partnerships between NIB & assigned Distributor Portfolio as well as assigned federal agencies.
• Participate in assigned account portfolio sponsored events, forums, tradeshows and Federal Agency seminars and meetings.
• Analyze quarterly sales report data (movers / non-movers) to strategically position NIB commodity products in selling vehicles requiring improvement.
• Review & monitor assigned account portfolio GSA modifications for pricing adherence and product coverage additions.
• Work closely with the Services and Products department of NIB to ensure any opportunities are promoted within assigned portfolio of accounts.
• Knowledge of CRM tools - preferably Salesforce.com to maintain all contact and account profiles, work history, and project opportunities.
• Knowledge of sales tools to support assigned portfolio of accounts, to include Salesforce, GSA eLibrary, Beta.Sam.Gov, Govwin, Govspend, Bloomberg Government / other.

NIB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

NIB is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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