Retail: Inside Account Manager Associate - (Onsite Chicago, IL)
Illinois Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Inside Account Manager
Come join our newly created Inside Sales Hub and be part of Zebra's strategy to support our Enterprise end-users by selling our core offerings across verticals. We are hiring for multiple openings to build out this inside sales team with a target training date of April 2026. Inside Account Managers (IAMs) are responsible for named customer accounts and quota owners. IAMs are responsible for hunting, prospecting, managing the end-to-end sales cycle and closing business from our Regional Inside Sales Hub. This is an office-based (Hub) role and will include dedicated engagement with customers via phone, email, or other virtual channels, to manage customer accounts and relationships across customer personas. Little to no outside travel would be expected. Zebra offers great perks such as Summer Fridays, Volunteer Time Off, and other great benefits and perks. Zebra has been recognized and won multiple awards for both our products and culture. This role is required to be onsite out of our Chicago office (located across the street from the Metra train station) 5 days per week. Responsibilities: Manages a target account list of customers across a vertical and/or territories, with focus on driving sales across Zebra product portfolio under the direction of managers as developing into the role. Accountable for the end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting, qualifying, and closing business to achieve sales quota. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key decision-makers and personas within client organizations. Leverages Zebra Sales Plays to proposition Zebra products and solutions, working with the right personas to support customer outcomes. Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and opportunities, using CRM tools to track activity and manage sales forecasts. Leverage CRM tools and data insights to inform sales activities and management reporting. Work within a collaborative work environment among other team members. Share insights and feedback with team members to improve sales strategies and processes (inc. Sales Plays). Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and product developments. Develop knowledge on company products and services to effectively address customer needs. Implement feedback and coaching to improve sales techniques and outcomes. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's or equivalent experience Direct B2B sales experience, quota carrying sales experience (0+ years) Must reside in the US and be able to work out of Zebra's downtown Chicago office 5 days per week. Must be able to start in April 2026. Preferred: 6+ months experience in a full sales cycle management role selling to customers in Retail - a strong differentiator Strong hunter mentality with a focus on driving new business growth and achieving sales targets Experience selling technology-related offerings highly desired Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and CRM software Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets and close sales opportunities Business acumen and deep understanding of business sales processes; requires basic technical product knowledge Strong communication skills, self-starter with strong work ethic Resilient when faced with challenges Disciplined, coachable, with high emotional intelligence This position is eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Incentive Plan. Total Target Compensation (TTC) for this position ranges per year based on individual sales performance. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience relative to the role and requirements. Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people.
Come join our newly created Inside Sales Hub and be part of Zebra's strategy to support our Enterprise end-users by selling our core offerings across verticals. We are hiring for multiple openings to build out this inside sales team with a target training date of April 2026. Inside Account Managers (IAMs) are responsible for named customer accounts and quota owners. IAMs are responsible for hunting, prospecting, managing the end-to-end sales cycle and closing business from our Regional Inside Sales Hub. This is an office-based (Hub) role and will include dedicated engagement with customers via phone, email, or other virtual channels, to manage customer accounts and relationships across customer personas. Little to no outside travel would be expected. Zebra offers great perks such as Summer Fridays, Volunteer Time Off, and other great benefits and perks. Zebra has been recognized and won multiple awards for both our products and culture. This role is required to be onsite out of our Chicago office (located across the street from the Metra train station) 5 days per week. Responsibilities: Manages a target account list of customers across a vertical and/or territories, with focus on driving sales across Zebra product portfolio under the direction of managers as developing into the role. Accountable for the end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting, qualifying, and closing business to achieve sales quota. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key decision-makers and personas within client organizations. Leverages Zebra Sales Plays to proposition Zebra products and solutions, working with the right personas to support customer outcomes. Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and opportunities, using CRM tools to track activity and manage sales forecasts. Leverage CRM tools and data insights to inform sales activities and management reporting. Work within a collaborative work environment among other team members. Share insights and feedback with team members to improve sales strategies and processes (inc. Sales Plays). Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and product developments. Develop knowledge on company products and services to effectively address customer needs. Implement feedback and coaching to improve sales techniques and outcomes. Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's or equivalent experience Direct B2B sales experience, quota carrying sales experience (0+ years) Must reside in the US and be able to work out of Zebra's downtown Chicago office 5 days per week. Must be able to start in April 2026. Preferred: 6+ months experience in a full sales cycle management role selling to customers in Retail - a strong differentiator Strong hunter mentality with a focus on driving new business growth and achieving sales targets Experience selling technology-related offerings highly desired Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and CRM software Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets and close sales opportunities Business acumen and deep understanding of business sales processes; requires basic technical product knowledge Strong communication skills, self-starter with strong work ethic Resilient when faced with challenges Disciplined, coachable, with high emotional intelligence This position is eligible for commissions based on the terms of the Sales Incentive Plan. Total Target Compensation (TTC) for this position ranges per year based on individual sales performance. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience relative to the role and requirements. Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people.