Now Hiring - Sharp Electronics Corporation - Application Sales Executive in Alpharetta, GA

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Overview: This position will provide sales expertise in the areas of product presentation, project assessment and validation, and will assist our general sales force during the proposal and technical discovery phases of the sales cycle. Responsibilities: * Achieve solution/software sales quota objectives. * Perform customer needs assessment for network, hardware and workflow requirements. * Initiate new product requests from the field. Support product life-cycle planning. * Identify training needs within the selling operation and implement action either personally or via corporate training organization. * Act as technical advisor to the selling operation on market/product issues, coordination of related technical service projects. * Work on behalf of the customer to assist in securing appropriate levels of system readiness for implementation. * Create and deliver customer presentations as appropriate. * Work with sales to support all departments within the facility to manage requirements and set expectations during the sales cycle. * Act as a conduit from the field to Customer Ops to clarify, qualify and present product requests/needs to the development team for appropriate incorporation. Qualifications: * Minimum of 2+ years in an equivalent application/sales engineering position with proven sales/support experience. * Minimum of five or more years of field and corporate experience with software and/or network sales and technical support * Experience specifically with pre-sale, and sales support activity, as well as service related support issues. * In depth knowledge of the most widely used network technologies and topologies, and industry software. * Familiarity with scanners and image storage systems as well as document distribution devices and software. * Ability to communicate technical information effectively verbally, in written and graphic formats. * Understanding of network/enterprise software. i.e. (Tivoli, CA, SAP, SharePoint software) * Bachelor's degree or completion of relevant post-secondary technical and computer related training programs. i.e. BS in Computer Science, CNE, MCSE. * A valid drvier's license. ABOUT US: Sharp Business Systems Sharp Business Systems (SBS) is a direct sales division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. based subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. With the strategic solutions set that make up the Simply Smarter Office, Sharp Electronics is viewed as a leading provider of innovative technologies and services ranging from its highly acclaimed AQUOS interactive display panels and portfolio of multifunctional printers, to a proven suite of advanced workflow and managed IT services. * Compensation for this position The compensation range for this role is $55,000-$79,750. The listed salary range or contractual rate excludes bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and any other forms of compensation or benefits. The starting salary will be determined by several variables, including but not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. You may also be eligible to receive an annual discretionary incentive award, commissions, and program- specific awards, which are subject to the rules governing these programs. * Employee perks: * Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision). * 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools. * Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance) * Rewarding and wholistic wellness program. * Training, professional development, and mentorship * Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal) * Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter. Sharp Electronics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer - minority - female - disability - veteran. *_No agency resumes will be accepted or fees paid in the absence of an official written engagement agreement executed in advance by Human Resources for this particular position._ All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. All applications must include compensation expectations in order to be considered. Local candidates only, please. li-sd1 #sbs