Business Development Specialist VM Ware

OverviewWhat We DoWe calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology.

If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen.

All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services.

That’s what we do.

We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.Who We AreOur team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd.

We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.Why You Should Join UsYou’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits.

We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family.

Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive.

We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing.

To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources.

You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.

Working under minimal supervision of the Manager/Senior Manager, Technical Sales, referring only exceptional problems and issues for management review or approval, the Business Development Specialist to support VM Ware proactively increases sales in the funded vendor and/or partner’s specific practice area by working directly with the Account Managers and Sales management team to penetrate accounts and increase our market share in the focus business segment(s).

The BDS maintains and increases knowledge of their specific technology practice area by attending trainings and achieving certifications.Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process, communication with a live person, and a signed offer letter.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.ResponsibilitiesTechnologyProficient use of 0365 and relevant internal business systems.IT aptitude with strong desire to continually learn and apply latest technologies.Working knowledge of vendor specific technology.Working knowledge of respective practice area technologies and related product solutions.High aptitude to stay current and train on related technology areas.Private Cloud Environment.Business KnowledgeAccount planning skills with experience in up-sell and cross-sell strategies.Ability to clearly articulate and demonstrate the value proposition to the customer.Adept at providing IT solutions based on customer needs.Proven experience managing projects and delivering expectations, both internally and with clients.Other Behavioral Competencies Action oriented with strong executional skills.Strong interpersonal and proactive communication skills with ability to collaborate with Account Managers and to engage customers.Highly self-motivated and results-driven.Excellent time management skills.Additional preferred competencies or preferred qualifications, if any: Higher education such as a Bachelor's degree is a plus.MinUSD $59,000.00/Yr.MaxUSD $75,000.00/Yr.QualificationsFocus on and prioritize new accounts/logosOutside (end-user) sales experience a mustProficient use of Microsoft Excel, and relevant internal business systems.IT aptitude with strong desire to continually learn and apply latest technologies.Working knowledge of vendor specific technology.Working knowledge of respective practice area technologies and related product solutions.High aptitude to stay current and train on related technology areas.Account planning skills with experience in up-sell and cross-sell strategies.Ability to clearly articulate and demonstrate the value proposition to the customer.Adept at providing IT solutions based on customer needs.Proven experience managing projects and delivering expectations, both internally and with clients.Action oriented with strong executional skills.Strong interpersonal and proactive communication skills with ability to collaborate with Account Managers and to engage customers.Highly self-motivated and results-driven.Excellent time management skills.Originally posted on Himalayas