Strategic Sales Manager - Transit Company Information Anixter International is a leading global distributor of Network & Security Solutions, Electrical& Electronic Solutions and Utility Power Solutions. We help build, connect, protect, and power valuable assets and critical infrastructures. From enterprise networks to industrial MRO supply to video surveillance applications to electric power distribution, we offer full-line solutions, and intelligence, that create reliable, resilient systems that sustain businesses and communities. Please view our video for more information about Anixter. Anixter offers a competitive salary and a bonus program to reward your results. We are known for our exceptional training and on-going development programs to support your career growth including a tuition reimbursement program. We provide our employees excellent benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(K) with employer match. Position Description The vertical market sales manager is responsible for the sales growth and development of several targeted vertical markets inside our USA Construction & Industrial business. The objective is to align Anixter's vast resources to our clients' needs on a global scale to maximize our growth opportunity inside each market. This individual is responsible developing and implementing a market selling strategy, becoming a subject matter expert in the products used inside the space, and leading a team of resources to exploit opportunities. The successful candidate should possess the following background, skills, and competencies: - Possess abilities to develop and execute strategies to attract, grow, and maintain global customer relationships - Demonstrated ability to excel at providing tactical and strategic leadership related to an overall complex global account strategy implementation. - Sales skills including but not limited to business plan development, forecasting, professional presentation capabilities, sales cycle management, negotiation and closing skills. - Experience preparing effective sales proposals, reviewing contracts, and customer RFQ's - Possess excellent communication skills and follow up across all mediums Your sales skills need be unrivaled, but it also helps if you have: - Bachelors degree in a related major is preferred- Several years of sales experience required-Ability to strategically manage large complex projects-Excellent verbal and written communication skills -A confident and determined approach Work Environment Our founders developed the Blue Book more than 40 years ago to present the beliefs and ethos that define our business style. While we have grown and changed dramatically since we were established in 1957, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to the values presented in the Blue Book. You can review The Blue Book here. Anixter is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.We require all of our employees to perform work in an ethical manner and uphold a culture of honesty and ethics at all times. Click here to apply online EB-1938226091