What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Technical Sales position at Wesco?
As a Manager – Technical Sales, you will provide strategic direction and progressive leadership in the assigned technical product category to sales vertical leadership. You will manage a team of project and/or sales specialists that sell technical services, products, and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Create, manage, and promote execution of technical product sales, including execution of objectives and sales goals.
- Manage a team that specifies products to meet customer requirements and needs.
- Ensure that the team delivers compelling technical presentations that drive sales.
- Partner with sales vertical leadership to develop comprehensive sales plans and forecasts to identify and produce a steady pipeline of prospects.
- Utilize technical acumen to educate the team on products, competitors, and prospects.
- Nurture relationships with key customers and suppliers.
- Partner with internal technical and marketing teams to utilize customer insights and market intelligence to contribute to the product roadmap.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree –Engineering or Business
- Sales experience in related industry (5-7 years)
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Electrical industry experience as a manufacturer or distributor (3-5 years)
- Management of staff and programs (3 years)
- Ability travel 25% - 50%