Account Manager - Sports & Entertainment (Remote East/Northeast)

Remote Work: Yes

Takes ownership of assigned end-user accounts within the sports and entertainment verticals; develops and executes sales strategy for assigned account(s) or territory with managers input; develops strong relationships with key customer contacts and leverages to Zebras advantage; creates and delivers high impact sales presentations and capable of product training; often used for those with strong technical background but limited sales experience or strong sales with limited product/market understanding.

Must reside in the US, specifically within the East/Northeast states. 50% travel to be expected. 

• Knowledge/Expertise
  • Technical Skills - Uses moderate domain/solutions knowledge
  • Knowledge of Zebra - Utilizes solid understanding of all Products/Services in business
  • Sales Skills - Applies Solution Selling concepts to customer situations; excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Managerial Skills - Understands policies and practices related to role and shares ideas for improvement
  • Business Acumen - Understands and explains how Zebra solutions can help customers business results; obtains profitable revenue growth via value proposition vs. competition
  • Market/customer Knowledge - Uses full knowledge of customers business and market economics/trends to position effectively versus competition
• Solution Complexity/Strategic Thinking
  • Nature of Problems Solved - Solves routine problems of moderate complexity (e.g. verifying technical compatibility) at the customer level
  • Role in Addressing Problems - Understands and resolves problems with support from technical resources
  • Complexity of Solutions - Typically medium complexity (e.g. value proposition vs. competition), but may have some complex projects that require unique coordination of technical resources
• Freedom to Act
  • Level of Guidance - Works under general supervision. Makes decisions of moderate complexity that impact deliverables of projects; exercises judgment in approach, sometimes requiring and assessing tradeoffs
  • Takes Direction From - Group Manager and Directors
• Customer Interface
  • Role - Acts independently or as a team lead for ad-hoc teams
  • Level of Customer Contact - Buyers/decision makers for small and mid-sized deals and end users
  • Main Level of Interaction - Responsible for influencing the customer to purchase moderate size projects
  • Required Knowledge of Customer - Operational strategies for success and competitors
• Accountability
  • Business and Financial Impact - Responsible for individual revenue attainment with established prices and personal expenses
  • Relative Size and Scope - Moderate to average individual quota size for business and like roles
  • Types of Projects - Many transactions with some moderately complex deals
  • Strategic Impact for Zebra - Medium/mid-term

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or equivalent experience
2. 2+ years field sales experience directly calling on B2B end-user customers
3. Must have experience selling into the Hospitality, Sports and/or Entertainment industries (please ensure resumes submitted clearly showcase this experience)
4. Must reside in the US, specifically in the East/Northeast states with the ability to travel 50% 

Preferred Qualifications

• Uses advanced domain/solutions knowledge to competitive advantage
• Develops and adapts advanced sales strategies to unique customer needs; creates customer partnerships
• Often leads others in their development; provides input to policies and practices

## LI-Remote

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Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 69800.00 - USD 104600.00 Yearly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.