Un Account Manager – Europe

UN Account Manager – Europe (UK / Geneva / France / Rome) – Permanent
Salary: £82,800 per annum plus bonus, benefits etc

Acorn is working in partnership with a leading international radio communications business that is continuing to expand globally. The company designs and manufacturers a range of high value products for a diverse range of business sectors which includes, government, military, private sector companies, humanitarian and consumer markets.

The company is currently seeking an Account Manager whose primary objective will be to build client relationships by being first point of contact for all businesses linked to the UN & Humanitarian market and proactively identify potential new clients and business opportunities.

Job role

* Create and maintain strategic and tactical business development plan for UN and NGO markets.
* Lead and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
* Meet annual sales quota for the UN / Humanitarian business area.
* Selling a comprehensive suite of radio communications equipment which requires the ability to present the right solution for your clients.
* Identify current and future UN, ICRC / IFRC and Humanitarian requirements, programs and countries of interest per requirements capture strategy plan.
* This is a solution sales role which will require a consultative approach, dealing directly with customers as well as managing dealers and developing new reseller partnerships.
* Provide technical customer service for the client in the field and coordinate technical training.
* Work collaboratively with RSMs to develop multi-region opportunities.

Person Specification

* Demonstrable track record, selling systems solutions.
* Degree calibre individual. Technical qualification gained from within electronics, Communications, IT or similar discipline.
* Proven experience in the UN, ICRC / IFRC and Humanitarian international community with specific focus to telecommunications.
* Ability to explain technical features and benefits of HF Radio and associated systems.
* Flexibility to travel globally when required (including US, Europe and Africa).
* French language skills desirable.
* Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with strong closing skills.
* Dynamic and driven individual with a strong desire to achieve at the highest level.

UN Account Manager Package
* Salary £82,800per annum
* Bonuses
* Benefits package
* Pension
* Based in Europe (UK / Geneva / France/ Rome)

Keywords

Regional Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Representative, New Business, Technical Sales, Consultative Sales, Solution Selling, SPIN Selling, Account Management, Account Development, Distribution Channel, RF, UHF, HF, Radio Communications, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Land Mobile Radio, Technical, UN, United Nations, Humanitarian