Inside Sales Account Manager SLED

Connection

Posted 4 days ago

Full Time

Los Angeles, California

Fully Remote

Smart Summary

The Inside Sales Account Manager is responsible for cold calling and prospecting to establish new accounts while maintaining an existing book of business. They must demonstrate exceptional follow-through and a consultative sales approach to meet customer needs.

We are looking for a motivated Inside Sales Account Manager. Key requirements include a high school diploma (Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred), strong communication skills, and an organized approach to sales activities. The role involves prospecting new accounts and growing business with existing clients.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Cold Calling

Prospecting

Sales Growth

Consultative Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Customer Service

Account Management

Job Description

Overview

What We Do

We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.

Who We Are

Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.

Why You Should Join Us

You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family.  Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive.  We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

  • Cold call and prospect to establish new accounts which maintaining established book of business
  • Maintain and grow business with existing accounts
  • Plan and organize daily work schedule
  • Demonstrates exceptional follow-through, personal drive and the desire to make a difference
  • Presents key selling points, features, and benefits while focusing on the customer's needs and expectations
  • Maintains a track record of sales growth (even during slow times)
  • Uses a consultative sales approach
  • Maintains company values and demands the highest standards of conduct from self and others
  • Listens attentively and responds effectively to customer concerns
  • Negotiates or mediates discussions competently
  • Demonstrates ability to close sales and overcome customer's objections

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
  • Organized state of mind with ability to document activities, anticipate problems, plan schedules and monitr performance according to priorities and deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This is a base plus commission role, earnings may vary. Posted salary information is annualized and indicative of first year of employment.

Min

USD $45,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".  

Connection

As a Global IT Solutions Provider, we connect people with technology that enhances growth, elevates productivity, and empowers innovation. Founded in 1982, Connection delivers valuable IT services and advanced technology solutions to organizations of every size and industry. We serve business, enterprise, and government markets—with tailored offerings for a variety of industry verticals, including healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, finance, and more. Our staff of highly trained Account Managers, solution architects, and technical specialists deliver the end-to-end technology solutions and services today’s organizations and users need to function at their best. From digital workplace solutions to modern IT infrastructure and multicloud to supply chain and lifecycle, we have it covered—offering trusted guidance, cutting-edge technology, and instant access to efficient, worldwide procurement through our proprietary platforms and network of 500 suppliers in 174 countries. Our Values Respect: We are united by one common vision. We work together to create a winning culture built upon mutual trust and respect. Excellence: We focus on activities that drive results. We lead by example. We work to achieve excellence in all aspects of our business. We are always looking for better ways to serve our customers. Teamwork: We win together—all success is mutual. We are accountable to our customers, employees, and shareholders. We work as a team to effectively collaborate, and drive innovation. Integrity: We are honest and direct in all of our dealings. Honor above all else! Connection has been recognized with several accolades that reflect our commitment to those shared values, including: • Twice named one of the “Most Trustworthy Companies in America” by Newsweek. • Named “America’s Best-in-State Employers” three times by Forbes. • Recognized in the “Top 100 Technology Companies” by Businessweek.

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