Manager, Account Management

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience.

About the Role

In the dynamic landscape of Chinas professional touring & lighting market which is predominantly rental & project-driven this role is to drive maximum sales revenue and achieving ambitious sales targets by the development of professional touring & lighting projects.

You will be responsible for professional touring & lighting sales in the assigned area and closely cooperate with customers to win projects and enable key customers on product technical support sales planning market development and the day-to-day sales operations.

What You Will Do

Plan and Execution

• Oversee China Harman touring business (JBL Crown Sound craft and Martin) key dealers and monitor sales performance in touring and lighting areas including sell in sell through inventory market penetration etc.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets by working with touring customers partners and internal stakeholders.
• Focus on touring markets especially rental houses national wide on audio and lighting solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers touring designers and end-users.
• Identify new business opportunities and routes to market to expand our customer base and nurture existing accounts to drive customer loyalty and repeat business.
• Conduct regular sales forecasting analysis and reporting to provide accurate visibility on sales performance.
• Responsible for developing a strong pipeline within your territory and reporting opportunities to the Sales Director to nurture projects through the pipeline.
• Develop concert tours music festivals electronic music festivals project and build connections with artist agencies.
• Independently develop and execute sales opportunities and projects by leveraging in-depth knowledge of professional touring and stage audio & lighting.

Collaboration Management and Support

• Conduct regular business reviews with key customers and provide comprehensive product knowledge and technical training and marketing support.
• Take the lead in coordinating with dealers SI and key end users to ensure alignment with Harman Pro China touring and lighting business plan.
• Lead customer sales or technical team to address problems or complaints like product functional questions technical application problems quality issues service delivery efficiency and order delivery issues and etc.
• Leverage the resources and support from other functions from local or global and provide compromise solutions to customers by comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the complex degree urgency timing and cost.
• Provide exceptional customer service and act as a trusted advisor for pro touring solutions.

and Technical Enablement

• Support national or regional professional touring & lighting related seminar or trade show.
• Gather and analyze professional touring & lighting market information forecast channel sales.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 10Y sales experience in professional touring or lighting industrial.
• Comprehensive professional touring & lighting industrial resources.
• Comprehensive product knowledge covering touring & lighting products and competitor products along with account management knowledge.
• 10Y account management B2B sales management experience.
• Strong capability of logical thinking problem solving adaptability.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format in both Mandarin and English.
• Ability to interact effectively and comfortably with distributors customers and end-users.
• Be accountable and positive while working in a pressurized situation.
• Have knowledge and experience in the operation of touring & lighting system.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Be proactive have a team spirit have a strong sense of responsibility execution ability learning ability and ability to work under pressure.
• Collaboration with teams.
• College degree or above with basic English reading and writing skills.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 50% domestic only OR domestic and international travel.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed valued and empowered. No matter what role you play we encourage you to share your ideas voice your distinct perspective and bring your whole self with you all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training development and continuing education further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s weve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today that legacy endures with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter safer and more connected.

Across automotive lifestyle and digital transformation solutions we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature todays most sought-after performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands such as JBL Mark Levinson and Revel we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers our partners and each other.

If youre ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact join our talent community today!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment challenging career opportunities professional training and competitive compensation.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.