Business Development Manager - RFID Media (Remote Anywhere US)

Zebra Technologies is a community of innovators dedicated to creating smart solutions. The RFID Media Business Development Manager will take ownership of assigned end-user accounts and territories, focusing on selling RFID Media/Supplies to both new and existing customers, while leading complex negotiations and developing business solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge/Expertise
• Technical Skills - Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage- especially in RFID Supplies
• Knowledge of Zebra - Provides input into development of business products/services; understands and follows multi-business protocols
• Sales Skills - Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
• Managerial Skills - Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices
• Business Acumen - Develops business solutions and directly addresses financial issues resulting in profitable revenue growth for Zebra; able to coordinate and present complete, complex solutions that meet customer needs and beat competition
• Market/customer Knowledge - Acts as a resource to customers based on intimate knowledge of relevant industries and needs
• Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking
• Nature of Problems Solved - Solves complex problems which may require unique solutions (e.g., unique applications of existing technologies) that are used across the business in similar situations
• Role in Addressing Problems - Leads problem resolution, identifies appropriate resources, develops contingency plans
• Complexity of Solutions - Typically medium to high complexity; has several complex projects, all which require unique coordination of technical resources; multi-country issues may be involved
• Freedom to Act
• Level of Guidance - Demonstrates wide latitude for decisive action which could impact business initiatives/programs; exercises independent judgment within broadly defined practices/policies in selecting approach and technique
• Takes Direction From - Manager and Business Unit Directors
• Customer Interface
• Role - Often leads semi-formal teams or significant portions of a large permanent team
• Level of Customer Contact - Multiple decision makers and influencers for large deals with complexity
• Main Level of Interaction - Leads negotiations on complex deals which may be primarily technical, financial or both
• Required Knowledge of Customer - Industry strategies and customer positioning; customer financials and business drivers
• Accountability
• Business and Financial Impact - Responsible for revenue attainment, margins where appropriate, and personal expenses
• Relative Size and Scope - Average to high individual quota for business in like roles or strategic growth potential to be there within a year or two
• Types of Projects - Moderately complex deals with a few large, complex deals
• Strategic Impact for Zebra - High in near term; medium in mid-term

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5 + years of experience in B2B end-user technology sales, with specific experience selling RFID Media (please ensure resumes submitted clearly showcase this experience)
• Willing to consider qualified applicants anywhere in the US that are located near a major metro airport. Strong preference to hire within the central region. ~ 50% travel to be expected
• Solution selling experience/ understanding of more complex sales strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with our channel partners
• Stellar communication and presentation skills with the proven ability to effectively communicate with C-level executives
• Experience managing multi-million revenue objectives
• Ability to work remotely with minimum direction/guidance
• Experience selling Supplies. ID Solutions and RFID highly sought after
• Experience selling to manufacturing, retail, transportation, logistics and/or healthcare industries strongly preferred
• Good business acumen, independent, self-motivated, organized and good in managing priority
• Must be customer-oriented, able to influence customers at all levels and a strong internal teammate with a partnering mindset