Sales Specialist

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Title: Sales Specialist – Sony’s AITRIOS Solutions

Sony Semiconductor Solutions is the world leader in the development and distribution of image sensor solutions and helped to democratize photo and video capture by enabling our technology in the palm of worlds’ hands through image capture on smartphones. We are now focused on driving the same objective for Vision AI – to simplify, scale and democratize the digitization of the physical world with our new semiconductor and edge AI solution platform called AITRIOS.

Sony’s AITRIOS solutions enable increased value for customers and partners through edge-based intelligence - where the AITRIOS edge vision platform service becomes a foundation for our customer success developing inspiring, intelligent, and reassuring solutions for society, industry, and human lives.

Role

The Sales Specialist is responsible for driving Enterprise deals from deal discovery, consulting, design, commercial negotiation, closing, and billing, by having deep knowledge of Sony’s AITRIOS solutions, understanding customer’s technical and business needs, and orchestrating external and internal stakeholders. You will continually seek revenue growth opportunities through upselling and cross-selling. The Sales Specialist is an experienced deal maker who can understand customer’s strategy, build deep relationships, and contribute to customer and Sony growth and successes.

Responsibilities

Pipeline Management

Proactively follows up potential deals from exhibitions, inquiries, and outbound activities to initiate first calls, driving deals to the next stage by stimulating customer interest based on prior investigation of customer strategies and situations. Prioritizes and manages pipelines based on business potential, Sony’s AITRIOS solutions line-ups, and overall strategy.

Customer Engagement

Builds and maintains relationships with executives and decision-makers at each level of the customer organization by identifying and proposing solutions based on understanding of customer business and technology needs and strategies.

Account Management

Develops and oversees the execution of account plans by proposing Sony’s AITRIOS solutions for each assigned account to ensure revenue targets. Drives accountability to deliver on account plans by orchestrating internal teams such as marketing and engineering. Thinks strategically about customer planning and priorities, engaging internal and external decision-makers on long-term business planning.

Sales Excellence

Develops plans to offer solutions that satisfy customers' key performance indicators (KPIs) and align the right partner solution for customer industry needs. Develops value-proposition presentations (e.g., using business cases) and specialized business plans for customers that drive business outcomes to generate business and up-sells. Presents business plans to customers to generate new non-qualified opportunities. Implements strategies to engage relevant stakeholders of assigned accounts and create and/or identify up-selling/cross-selling non-qualified opportunities.

Product & Industry Knowledge

Proactively gathers and learns knowledge of Sony’s AITRIOS solutions, industry reports, and strategy to improve plans for the assigned accounts.

Requirements

Minimum

• 5+ years technology-related business-to-business sales or account management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues effectively
• Deep understanding of customer strategic partnerships and relationship management
• Proficiency in sales strategy and managing sales pipeline

Plus

• Master’s Degree
• 2-3 years direct experience in Cloud applications, Artificial Intelligence, or Image Sensors industry
• Fluency in Japanese language

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $91,000.00 to $122,000.00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education attained, certifications, or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for a bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave after three months of employment, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave after six months of employment.

Sony Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values employees with a broad cross-cultural perspective. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. All applicants will receive fair and impartial treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis which is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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