National Account Manager II - Data Centers

The National Account Manager II- Data Centers develops and implements national sales strategies for new revenue generation with technology industry customers. This role is accountable for developing new national or major (key) accounts. This role calls on national accounts at all levels (C-level, Procurement, Field Service, etc.), presents sales material and follows up on sales service to develop new business opportunities. This role represents the entire range of company products while leading the customer account planning cycle and ensuring customers’ needs and expectations are being met.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic sales plan focused on growing sales.
• Develops accurate and detailed metrics to facilitate effective business forecasting and resource allocation.
• Forecasts, develops, manages and achieves budget.
• Analyzes and reviews sales trends to identify opportunities and threats.
• Manages and grows P&L.
• Achieves contribution margin target.
• Navigates the involvement of multiple departments and personnel within Generac organization and secondary distribution network in order to meet performance objectives and customer’s expectations.
• Investigates product and service concerns and ensures resolution of customer issues.
• Works with the Marketing Department to develop initiatives/merchandising/packaging that drive sales efforts.
• Manages promotional opportunities to maximize return on investment.
• Expands Generac’s existing business and focuses on ways to expand Generac business into new areas.
• Negotiates placement of new and existing products and programs with prospective customers.
• Drives flawless customer service execution, analyzes the current business and implements new strategies for customer service.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of sales or marketing experience selling directly into the Data Center industry
• Ability to travel up to 50%
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business or related field
• Experience in power generation, power plant design, distributed energy systems, microgrids or related technology
• Experience in Data Center design and construction
  
  

Knowledge, Skill And Abilities

• Excellent presentation skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial culture;
• Ability to analyze financials;
• Knowledge of the internal processes and systems that support sales accounts
  
  

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Up to 50% travel and valid Driver’s License required.