[Hiring] National Account Manager II - Data Centers @Generac Power Systems

Role Description

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.

• 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.

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

• Regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Typical conditions of this job involve 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.