Business Development Specialist Sophos

Overview

What We Do

We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.

Who We Are

Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.

Why You Should Join Us

You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family.  Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive.  We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and sick time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days. 

Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process, communication with a live person, and a signed offer letter.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Duties• Works directly with Account Managers and Sales Managers to identify sales opportunities in the practice area through book of business reviews. • Collaborates on business development and communications with the sales teams. • Increases knowledge of technology in respective practice area, keeps abreast of changes, and maintains or achieves certifications for professional development. • Assists in the creation and presentation of technical training to our selling organizations. • Act as the subject matter expert to Account Managers for pre-sales questions relating to their assigned products(s).• Proactively engages with partner field community and balances the needs of Connection and the partner. • Must be a known problem solver and act as an advocate for the customer. • Exceptional ability to identify, establish, and develop relationships with new and existing clients• Performs all other duties or special projects as assigned.

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Qualifications

Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".  

Responsibilities

Primary Job Duties
• Works directly with Account Managers and Sales Managers to identify sales opportunities in the practice area through book of business reviews.
• Collaborates on business development and communications with the sales teams.
• Increases knowledge of technology in respective practice area, keeps abreast of changes, and maintains or achieves certifications for professional development.
• Assists in the creation and presentation of technical training to our selling organizations.
• Act as the subject matter expert to Account Managers for pre-sales questions relating to their assigned products(s).
• Proactively engages with partner field community and balances the needs of Connection and the partner.
• Must be a known problem solver and act as an advocate for the customer.
• Exceptional ability to identify, establish, and develop relationships with new and existing clients
• Performs all other duties or special projects as assigned.