Sales Manager, Consumer Electronics (287891)

Job description

General Description
If you have ambitions to be a part of a Best in Class organization, the Samsung Consumer Electronics Team is the place to be. We continue to grow our market share by providing the most Innovative products on the market, and our dedication to Market Disruption makes this the destination company for the world's top talent. From JD Powers to CES, the awards keep piling up. The dynamic culture at Samsung offers both great challenge and great reward. If you want to work among the very best talent in the industry, working on the most innovative products in the world, Samsung is the place. Position Summary: Responsible for the revenue generation in sales offices and key accounts within a geographic area or market. This role will ensure sales plans and key account strategies are implemented. This role will have direct selling responsibility into key customer accounts. This is a critical role focused on growing revenue and market share. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop Sales Management strategy as it relates to Samsung America's overall business strategy. Responsible for revenue generation of targeted Samsung accounts. Foster strong relationships with key accounts in order to successfully position Samsung's portfolio. Manage communications, sales promotion development, and training as required to stimulate and facilitate the sale of Samsung's products. Establish high-level as well as tactical relationships with key accounts, field sales, marketing and product teams. Manage cross-functional teams towards the launch and promotion of new solutions. Background/Experience: Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of directly related experience is required. Prior sales experience in technology sales, business development and/or OEMs and Carrier sales required. Prior experience with Consumer Electronics products and existing relationships with key retailers preferred. Understanding of merchandising, account management, and how products successfully go to market with a retailer is preferred. Proficient in MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required.
Company Information
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA BIG THINGS HAPPEN HERE. The amazing products for which Samsung is known world-wide are the results of the amazing people who work here. Their talent, creativity, dedication, and commitment to innovation are what make us who we are. To continue to be a world leader in technology, we focus on attracting the best talent available and offer a corporate culture in which every individual can challenge themselves to discover how good they are, and how great they can become. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, and with offices in Richardson, TX and Palo Alto, CA, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and a world leader in technology. We market a broad range of award-winning consumer electronics, smartphones, information systems, and home appliances. Samsung's philosophy is based on our strong determination for growth, perpetual innovation and responsibility to corporate citizenship. As a result of our commitment to innovation and unique design, the Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. Our company is currently ranked #7 in Interbrand's "100 Best Global Brands," and named #3 on the Boston Consulting Group list as one of the world's most innovative companies in 2014. At Samsung we work hard – every day. It is a fast-paced and challenging work environment, and we are a nimble team that constantly pushes ourselves to be the best. If you have energy, passion, dedication and drive, and you thrive in a fast-paced workplace, the rewards at Samsung are many. Imagine working for a global company that is a world leader in innovation, in an environment where exciting things happen every day. Imagine working with an amazing group of visionaries/ individuals who make products that bring joy to millions of people across the globe every single day. Imagine where you want to be, and who you want to be. At Samsung...the possibilities are limitless. Apply today and find out why LinkedIn ranked us as one of North America's Most InDemand Employers in 2014. To this end, we follow various protocols during the recruitment process, including but not limited to, avoiding the inadvertent disclosure of confidential information of the applicant's former employer. Samsung Electronics America provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Desired profile

Necessary Skills / Attributes
Necessary Skills/Attributes: Excellent interpersonal skills with strong negotiation and client management skills. High energy, passionate and articulate. Demonstrated ability to interact at all levels within customer's organizations and within the Samsung organization. The ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple business development programs and simultaneous performance objectives. Ability to make professional sales and business presentations in writing, through email, reports, or orally, including complex business and technical matters to an audience. Ability to achieve customer contracted objectives and team goals and to achieve results within established time frames and parameters.