AT&T Sales Manager is a seasoned sales lead with significant experience in directing and planning strategic account operations, supervising and developing strategic account managers, and leading the business in achieving the attainment of revenue goals accounting for client profitability, receivables and customer satisfaction. This is a consultative leadership opportunity with specific focus on the strategic sales of AT&T products and services to major AT&T customers. Due to the complexity of the large clients, the Sales Manager is well versed in data, mobility, wireline, application and solutions.
Roles and responsibilities of the Sales Manager Signature Client include, but are not limited to the following:
- Lead a team of strategic sales executives and managers
- Manage an existing revenue base, within assigned accounts, growing and advancing the business in areas such as hosting, IP data networking, Managed services, solutions, applications, emerging technologies, etc.
- Manage and support growth of wireless / complex mobility solutions
- Apply vision, innovation and best practice in order to create and deliver solutions including AT&T portfolio (wireline/wireless), 3rd party vendors and partnerships
- Develop and recommend a comprehensive sales plan regarding growth, defining market share and opportunities; develop sales forecasts
- Direct the support team through pre and post sales environment.
- Ensure achievement of the sales center plans and operational dependencies for the sale of wireline and wireless products, services and applications.
- Drive comprehensive objectives to achieve assigned current sales and revenue objectives.
- Provide resolution for unique and highly complex problems
- Influence the development of relationships with customers, maintain contact and rapport with employees, customers and prospects
- Build and maintain customer relationships to maximize opportunities and grow business
- Assist in major sales negotiations
7 or more years of relevant experience
5 or more years strategic sales experience including: wireline, wireless, solutions, emerging technologies, etc.
5 or more years of Sales Management/Leadership experience with a proven track record of leading and motivating a successful sales team
Extensive application selling skills including Hosting, Digital Media Solutions, Unified Communications, Cloud Services, Applications Management, Consulting & Integration, Emerging Technologies
3 or more years technical sales experience and/or technical consultation experience (Network, Design, Prof Services, ect.)
Sales planning and sales operations experience / Business planning and business operations experience
Experience managing, designing and developing communication network solutions for telecommunication infrastructures
Contract negotiations experience including large, complex deals
Excellent Interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Financial Background; Project Management; Time Management
Relationship Building (Organizational, Customer, etc)
Skilled in problem research, troubleshooting and resolution
Experience in equitable quota setting/distribution
Pass interview/assessment qualification for this position
Valid Drivers License DESIRED- Completion of sales training and certifications
- Bachelor of Science in a Technical Discipline; EE, MS, MATH, MIS, CS, Eng, Etc.
- MBA is Plus
AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V