Ricoh UK

Production Sales Executive – Commercial & Industrial Printing

Ricoh UK

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $103,000 - $115,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Establish and execute strategic growth initiatives related to the Graphic Communications portfolio with assigned Dealers. Strategically positions and creates unique value to influence results with dealers, including large ($20M+) current revenue and/or potential opportunity dealer channel partners.
  • Effective influence and impact with large dealer sales organization, and connection with sales forces. They must be capable of developing complex sales strategies, including software and services solutions to solve customer’s business challenges, with the ability to connect and influence the C-suite of an end-user customer.
  • Working collaboratively with the VP/RVP on the dealership, they must build strategic relationships and trust with Dealer ownership and executive management to influence adoption of Ricoh hardware, aftermarket, software, and services in the market. They will lead a joint planning process with dealer leadership in developing detailed strategic business plans. Supporting Ricoh growth and digital transformation objectives while integrating into Dealer’s business goals and capabilities.
  • Partners and effectively matrix manages key large, national account dealers. This involves effective matrix or indirect management of sales resources nationally to ensure field sales execution and plan attainment by market.
  • The PSE collaborates with dealer field teams to craft comprehensive, tailored solutions (including hardware, aftermarket products, software, and services) that address critical workflow issues with their customers to earn the business over competitive manufacturers.
  • Effectively partners and collaborates with Dealer Executive Management Team (EMT) to develop compelling business case for moving competitive share to Ricoh. This requires the ability to develop deep trust with EMT and compelling business case.
  • Exceeds all performance objectives including gross profit growth targets by growing Dealer profitable revenue.
  • The assignment includes up to 75% travel for onsite interaction to conduct dealer negotiations, joint business planning, sales meetings and targeted account customer account calls. Working with the dealer sales executives from prospect selection and research to proof of concept and closing. Responsible for executing to the sales plan and supporting the Ricoh dealer business partner’s sales force in all solution selling related activities. This includes conducting benchmark analysis, demonstrations, ROI business case scenarios, proposals and performing C level presentations.
  • PSE is responsible for executing Ricoh’s defined channel management methodology to achieve defined activity and pipeline metrics. This requires the leverage of both the dealer’s sales force and a targeted account selling approach.
  • Utilizes CRM system and/or advanced reporting methodologies for all activity and pipeline management.
  • Owns and delivers on the monthly/quarterly forecasting process requirements of sales management.
  • Reviews leads, lease portfolio, customer base and targeted prospect base with focus to developing action plans to progress each cycle.
  • Actively participates in account-planning sessions by providing an update on the activity in the account. Provides input/feedback on the sales strategy and offers insight and assistance in identifying opportunities in the account.
  • Manages territory by protecting and increasing a profitable revenue stream within current accounts. This involves participating in account reviews with each account on a consistent basis. Each account review is a planned event scheduled and delivered in front of the account. Reviews include but are not limited to evaluating current state, customer satisfaction and completeness of strategy implementation along with next steps in advancing the account relationship.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the Ricoh sales processes, values and business code of ethics.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 4-year college degree or equivalent experience required
  • Masters in Business with emphasis on Finance preferred
  • Requires a minimum of 10+ years of advanced selling assignments including direct or channel sales involving capital equipment and/or enterprise software sales
  • Requires a minimum of 5 years experience and proven track record achieving sales targets with large, Strategic channel partners exceeding a minimum of 100M+ in revenues
  • Proven track record of growing market share and stealing shelf-space from the competition
  • Requires skill in application sales and successful track record in the sale of integrated solutions including hardware, software and professional services
  • Trained and certified in Solution Selling methodologies or equivalent experience required
  • Industry selling experience is preferred with emphasis on industrial grade printing and customer communication management solutions
  • Sales Management experience preferred
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and minimum levels of auto insurance coverage per RICOH’s policy
Benefits
  • Choose from a broad selection of medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
  • Contribute to your financial security with Retirement Savings Plan (401K), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) investments.
  • Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs.
  • Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually
  • Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness, and ongoing personal and professional development.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sales strategiessolution sellingaccount managementbusiness planningforecastingpipeline managementbenchmark analysisROI analysiscustomer relationship managementintegrated solutions
Soft Skills
influencecollaborationrelationship buildingtrust developmentcommunicationstrategic thinkingnegotiationproblem-solvingleadershipteam management
Certifications
Solution Selling certificationvalid driver's license