Regional Sales Manager, Commercial - Atlanta Metro

The Regional Sales Manager, Commercial is responsible for the planning, management and execution of all activities required to manage existing and new partner relationships. This includes executing joint channel business plans to increase product awareness, drive Crestron sales revenue and margin, as well as identify market opportunities and growth areas within Crestron Sales Channels. The Regional Sales Manager will act as a liaison between the Company’s channel partners and internal cross-functional teams, as well as IT resellers in North America. This role requires up to 60 % travel within your territory, and can travel to industry conferences,and company events that may be out of your territory.
Responsibilities

Develop and execute joint partner business plans with the goal to meet and exceed the company’s target growth and margin targets.
Achieve/exceed established target revenues and gross margin and other key performance indicators
Review and understand market and industry factors to formulate appropriate business plan initiatives and accurate forecasts
Execute HQ or regional partner enablement initiatives, partner demand generation, account mapping, and other partner-facing initiatives to increase pipeline and close revenue
Support sales territory planning effort with Crestron end user teams and other channel teams
Implement product launch programs with specified channels; Drive the product placement and business management process within leading partner operations
Coordinate and support end-user focused channel marketing, inside and field sales activities
Become knowledgeable on all Crestron products and applications as related to products sold by channels in the territory/region
Deliver product and sales training with the appropriate channel partners to develop sales opportunities
Identify and pursue new opportunities with appropriate channel partners
Maintain accurate and timely account records as needed for efficient account management
Inform management of issues and trends that may affect business outcome and success of the sales team
Perform other related tasks or duties as required
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

5 - 7 years experience in Technical Sales role within the AV industry
2 - 4 year experience Selling into the AV channel and/or being employed by a Crestron channel partner.
10 years overall Sales experience
Understanding of Crestron Core solutions - e.g. Conferencing/Unified Communications ecosytem
Results oriented self-starter, energetic, determined to succeed, entrepreneurial individual placing primary focus on the departmental goals and objectives
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, and works well with others in a team oriented environment
Strong relationship building with executive or management personnel (internal and external partners) & ability to provide Elite Customer Service
Ability to partner and collaborate successfully with colleagues to achieve goals
Strong aptitude to leverage technology and software tools to optimize performance
Proven ability to build new business and meet or exceed sales quotas
Salesforce knowledge or experience with CRM Management
Successful group presentations experience is essential
Must have experience in writing, successfully implementing and tracking a well-prepared sales plan

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 60% - Must have valid U.S. Drivers' license with the ability to drive in every state of your territory; and be able to travel up to 60% (by either car, airplane, or train).
Must live in Southeast Sales territory - Atlanta metro preferred