Strategic Account Executive

NextGen RF Design is seeking a Strategic Account Executive to drive growth for its narrowband
communication systems. This role is responsible for managing and expanding an existing customer
base with an immediate focus on strengthening key accounts and partner relationships and driving
continued revenue.
The position combines account management partner engagement and business development. Initial
priorities include maintaining and growing existing international programs while building new
opportunities through system integrators and channel partners.
This is a hands-on role for a technical sales professional who can work independently build strong
relationships with both technical and commercial stakeholders and manage long-cycle solution-
based sales.

Key Responsibilities
Account Ownership and Revenue Continuity
o Take ownership of existing customer and partner relationships maintaining consistent
engagement and responsiveness.
o Maintain and grow revenue within key accounts including international programs and
long-standing customers.
o Serve as the primary commercial point of contact coordinating closely with engineering
program management and leadership.
o Identify and pursue opportunities for upgrades expansions and follow-on business
within existing deployments.
Partner and Integrator Engagement
o Develop and manage a pipeline of new opportunities in commercial and industrial
markets.
o Identify and pursue opportunities in critical infrastructure and related applications.
o Engage early with partners and customers to help shape requirements and position
NextGen solutions effectively.
o Expand into additional international markets over time based on business priorities and
demonstrated traction.

Business Development and Market Expansion
o Develop and manage a pipeline of new opportunities in commercial and industrial
markets.
o Identify and pursue opportunities in critical infrastructure and related applications.
o Engage early with partners and customers to help shape requirements and improve win
probability.
o Expand into additional international markets over time based on business priorities.

Technical and Consultative Selling
o Serve as the voice of the customer internally by providing feedback to engineering
operations and leadership on customer needs market trends and product gaps.
o Work with internal engineering to develop and position solutions that align with
customer requirements and application needs.
o Support proposals pricing and overall deal strategy in coordination with leadership and
technical teams.
o Participate in customer meetings technical discussions and industry engagements as
needed.
Sales Execution
o Manage opportunities from initial contact through close including long and complex
sales cycles.
o Maintain accurate visibility into pipeline forecast and key customer interactions.
o Track sales activity and opportunities using available tools and processes.
o Provide regular updates to leadership on pipeline status risks and key opportunities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 512 years of experience in technical or solution-based sales within RF wireless
communications telecommunications industrial systems or similar fields.
- Experience managing customer accounts and growing revenue over time.
- Experience working with system integrators channel partners or indirect sales models.
- Ability to manage long sales cycles involving technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Strong communication relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineering teams and understand technical products without
needing to design them.
- Experience selling or supporting RF wireless communication systems telecommunications
equipment or similar technical products.
- Comfortable engaging in system-level discussions involving communication architectures and
performance requirements.
- Self-directed and comfortable operating in a fast-paced less structured environment.
- Preferred:
o Experience in mission-critical or industrial communication systems.
o Exposure to infrastructure markets such as rail utilities oil and gas or industrial
automation.
o Experience working with international customers or partners.
o Experience in a small or mid-sized company environment.

JOB SNAPSHOT
Base Pay: Competitive salary plus performance-based commission
Employment: Full-Time
Job Type: Sales / Business Development
Education: Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent experience
Experience: 512 years
Manages Others: No

Industry: RF Engineering and Communication Systems
Required Travel: 20% domestic and international

Required Experience:

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