Audio Sales Manager

Job Description

Audio Sales Manager

Role

The Audio Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales strategy to increase revenue of audio systems and solutions in this role the Audio Sales Manager works with existing sales organization to make connections as needed to existing end customers integrators distributors consultants and architects through various business development activities in collaboration with the marketing team and the APAC BD team.

The Audio Sales Manager also works to develop new appropriate partnerships onboarding them into our Axis partner programs and works with Axis audio APAC and global teams to drive specific strategies. The Audio Sales Manager will coordinate with other sales and business development teams dedicated to Audio Systems in APAC/Other Head Region/HQ and will be responsible for achieving sales targets in Japan.

This position will report to Sales Director.

Based in Tokyo.

Responsibility (KPI)

• Create and execute a go to market plan that will support to accelerate audio systems sales in Japan.
• Develop and grow key channel partners who will drive usage among their end users
• Develop relationships with key distributors.
• Work with the APAC and Global Audio Systems team to develop best practices and transfer knowledge within benefiting the entire Axis organization.
• Identify and participate in key industry events meetings trade shows conferences and associations promoting Audio Systems in targeted industry segments.
• Provide accurate forecasts on overall Audio Systems sales and key projects
• Be a team player working with all Axis personnel to advance our overall Audio Systems business
• Travel as appropriate to develop business with key events training and strategies.

Profile (eligibility for this job) Knowledge Abilities and Skills

• Fluent in Japanese good command of English language
• Be able to motivate and influence
• Selling on value
• Ability to build business plans and to execute them
• In-depth knowledge of IP business applications and other IT infrastructure-related technologies are plus.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in electronics or IT
• 3-5 years in sales driven position or business development role
• Capabilities and experiences with IP audio systems sales in Japan is a plus

Technical background on IP audio is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunities for travel abroad.
• Hybrid working (3 days in office 2 days WFH available) flexibility with start and finish times
• Free counselling services to you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit

Type of Employment

Posting End Date

Certain roles at Axis require background checks which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader we offer solutions in video surveillance access control intercom and audio systems enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.

With around 5000 committed employees in over 50 countries we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together we thrive in our friendly open and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion diversity and sustainability we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.

Lets create a smarter safer world

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