About This Role
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented Strategic Account Manager on our K-12 team, focusing on business development and HVAC sales in the K-12 school market.
You will be responsible for growing commercial equipment, controls and service sales in K-12 market in assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities
Implement account management strategies.
Communicate with and influence internal and external customers and sales leaders regarding sales proposals and strategies.
Improve account management policies and processes by implementing innovative solutions.
Conduct Market analysis and identify key customer targets.
Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets in assigned territory.
Develop and maintain owner relationships with partners in larger school districts to influence design standards and projects for direct and indirect sales opportunities.
Use state procurement contracts and other sales tools to increase equipment sales.
Oversee K-12 sales activities and resources within sales channels in assigned territory.
Collaborate with local Carrier Commercial Sales, Service, and Controls teams on sales strategies that improve Carrier’s competitive position.
Track project activity.
Providing technical and product training to key customers.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
8 years of experience in sales to U.S. Government and Public Sector Agencies.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel 50% of the time domestically.
Preferred Qualifications
BA / BS Degree in Engineering, Business or Marketing; MBA preferable.
HVAC experience or knowledge of HVAC designs highly desired.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with both external customers and across functional team of sales, engineering, manufacturing & marketing associates.
Sense of urgency, self-initiative, dedication and sense of ownership.
Outstanding follow-up and follow-through skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize.
Unwavering customer service orientation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).