Global Account Director, Global Strategic Accounts

Brief Job Description:

The Global Account Director leads the sales and account management functions for the largest global accounts in the organization. There is very high expectation for growth in these global accounts through new product and service sales and increasing levels of service as applicable. The Global Account Director will interact with all levels of management to influence and lead decision-makers and team leaders. The roleis to define lead direct coordinate Vertivs Global strategy and execution for the account working with and through lines of business regional sales and service organizations and leadership. Teamwork with global divisions of Vertiv is of paramount importance as is the ability to work well with respected executive leaders for each client.

Responsibilities:

• Build develop and maintain business relationships as well as the customer satisfaction level for the largest global accounts in the organization.
• Develop sales and business opportunities for short and long-term goals defined as part of the corporate strategy.
• Ensure existing customer portfolio is developed and maintained at all levels to ensure positive customer satisfaction.
• Identify and apply all necessary action in the commercial and industrial market to reach sales objectives concentrating on expanding coverage of the market segment and integrating new account opportunities.
• Contribute to the implementation of global portfolios research and development maintaining and building relationships with customers.
• Lead strategic analysis and planning activities to determine the appropriate offerings and sales techniques that demonstrate value for the customer and justification for the product and service offering presented.
• Drive executive level communications while effectively persuading the audience with data and statistics that make our points clear concise and obvious.
• Ensure service and delivery execution and delivery of contract requirements and customer expectations by enforcing cross-functional management of operational teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Business Marketing Communications or similar field is required MBA is preferred
• 10 years experiencein a Sales Leadership role working with high profile accounts Demonstrated ability to close complex transactions through direct influence with multiple decision makers Excellent organizational analytical and interpersonal skills. Excellent project management skills preferred. Must be a self-starter and follow projects to completion with minimal supervision. Must be able to work under different levels of pressure with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. An effective motivator with an enthusiastic desire to succeed is desired.

Travel Required:

• Travel 50% - Extensive domestic and some international travel will be required as needed.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer-First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $6.9billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware software analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 20000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.

Work Authorization

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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