Sales Account Manager vacancy in Herndon - Washington- US (472ww)

Or Client is looking for an Account Sales Manager
Our client a leading designer and manufacturer and provider of RF products and microwave components and satellite communication test equipment, an award winning, dynamic and fast-growing technology company with offices based in Watford and Hereford and Washington US

DOD Sales
• Needs to be a US citizen or have a green card
• Needs to live in the DC area and be commutable to the EUS office
• Needs to have government sales experience
• Needs to have experience in technical sales
• Ideally needs to have knowledge of the sat-comm/communications sector
UK ISM
• Needs to be commutable to the UK office
Working as part of the sales team, under the direction of VP Sales, this role will contribute towards building the US sales with a primary focus to the defence sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for new business developments as well as managing and growing sales to existing customers.
• You would have excellent interpersonal and client facing skills as part of the role, would be cultivating and maintaining excellent business relationships with customers, as well as establishing effective working relationships with various departments in the US and in the UK.
• You will have sales experience working in the satellite communications industry, specifically with the US Government, Department of Defense and other Systems integrator's.
• Have knowledge of the satellite Radio Frequency chain and applications of equipment in the RF chain.
• Regular travelling for customer visits and trade shows is required, approximately once a month.
• This job is for a driven individual who is able to work with minimal supervision, who takes great pride in their work, thrives on a challenge and has the courage to take risks.