Ricoh USA, Inc. is an integrated solutions provider that empowers digital workplaces. The New Business Development Account Director is responsible for generating new business and developing strategic partnerships within a defined set of Fortune 500 accounts, focusing on client acquisition and relationship management.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for new client acquisition within a defined list of 20–25 Fortune 500 and Forbes Top Private accounts where Ricoh currently has no business
- Execute the new business pursuit sales process methodology
- Independently drive high levels of prospecting activity to identify new engagement opportunities
- Positively lead and collaborate with SMEs and team‑selling partners
- Conduct client meetings, executive-level briefings, RFP/RFQ responses, assessments, and value‑proposition presentations
- Efficiently qualify opportunities and develop proposals that meet or exceed customer requirements, including:
- Crafting and positioning the Ricoh portfolio
- Assessing customer fit and affordability
- Lead pricing, proposal development, and contract negotiations
- Propose, sell, and deliver profitable services and client solutions
- Clearly articulate Ricoh’s industry position and value to the client
- Meet or exceed revenue and gross profit expectations
- Utilize Pioneer Process tools and CRM to document all sales data and activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
- 5–10 years of experience selling into Fortune 1000 companies in a B2B and/or professional services environment
- Demonstrated track record of new‑business sales success
- Positive mental attitude
- Proven ability to successfully lead diverse teams in a team‑selling environment
- Self‑starter with strong interpersonal, time‑management, and motivational skills; able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
- Strong business intuition and understanding of organizational dynamics
- Excellent interpersonal relationship‑building skills
- Outstanding consultative and strategic selling capabilities
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation, influencing, and negotiation abilities
- Demonstrated ability to close business and exceed sales goals