At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a
growing industry and the opportunity of a startup.
We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical
infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers,
communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $4.4
billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70
countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver
greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Whether you’re an established professional looking for a
career change, an undergraduate student exploring options or recently received
your MBA degree, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Vertiv. Explore them
now and join our team of 19,000 employees in making the future of our
customers’ business possible
Job Title: Key Account Manager
Requisition ID: (1800000343)
Primary Location: Nigeria-Lagos
Job Function: Sales
Job Description
At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies
running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with
precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated
enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in
the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search
and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio
spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and
solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers
worldwide.
As a Key Account Manager, you will be maintaining current
priority accounts and developing new business opportunities; you will be
managing sales/order target throughout given Telecom Market Key Accounts in the
MEA region, while building strong relationships with key costumers and
consultants.
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for technical sales, marketing and support activity in these areas.
- Define market potential and develop sales strategies to maximize business potential in countries of responsibility.
- Act as the main contact point for key accounts in the area, develop relationships with key personnel to sell all Vertiv products and solutions.
- Take responsibility for the long-term building and maintenance of relationships with key account customers (on all levels).
- Monitor the local market and identify new business opportunities.
- Participate in and manage sales and commercial negotiations within agreed delegations of authority.
- Ensure adherence to local and international Vertiv ethics and trade compliance procedures in connection with all transactions and business practices.
- Take responsibility for the sales of Vertiv product portfolio, and executing the agreed sales strategies, with the aim of achieving defined yearly sales targets while operating within established Vertiv policy guidelines, including Vertiv's Ethics policy.
- Create and lead key account business development plans over the short to medium term.
- Co-operate with other functions, operations and COE's (centre of expertise) to the benefit of the accounts.
- Perform tasks and oversees special projects and assignments as may be assigned.
- Promote a positive global Company image and provides leadership in improving a customer-focused culture.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate by your line manager.
Additional Information
Business travel ( aprox. 40% of the working time)
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor degree in Engineering field
3-5 Years’ experience in Telecom Energy System Power role,
technical or sales
Qualifications and Experience:
High degree of experience in product requirements of Telecom
Operators / OEM’s / Tower Companies
Priority for candidates already involved in Telecom field,
actively engaged with Telecom operators, who have decision maker level contacts
within this niche business environment. Current Telecom network of contacts.
Language skills:
English language – excellent verbal and written
communication skills
How to Apply
Interested persons that want to join Vertiv should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
