Key Account Manager

CoolIT Systems

CoolIT Systems

Sales & Business Development
Canada
Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2023
Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.
Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.
As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
Role
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
We are seeking a talented Key Account Manager to join our Business Development team. We are looking for someone with technical sales skills and a desire to put clients needs first. This role will report to the Manager, Key Accounts and will be integral to the company's continued growth.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for meeting CoolIT’s program pipeline and forecast targets. Developing account management plans for new and existing accounts that result in double digit revenue growth;
  • Know our key accounts’ product roadmap inside and out;
  • Support commercial aspects of our relationship with key accounts, including program pipeline, product forecast, product pricing, schedules and escalations;
  • Be the voice and a strong advocate for your customers within the company; continuously strive for and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction;
  • Partner with peers in the company to cross-functionally ensure execution on customer programs at the highest level;
  • Work closely with the Marketing team to generate industry leading sales collateral and proposals;
  • Continuously engage with and learn from the Product and Engineering teams to develop a deep understanding of our hardware and services;
  • Engage regularly in the review and negotiation of various customer-related contracts;
  • Develop go-to-market plans for OEM partner products;
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures; and
  • International travel (up to 20%).
Who You Are
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience in account management roles
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preferred background on large enterprise IT companies
  • Knowledge of data center and IT markets; awareness of data center cooling strategies considered a strong asset;
  • Passionate about new technologies
Skills
  • Comfortable and adept at presenting technical concepts to a technical audience
  • Excellent planning and execution skills as they relate to pre-defined account plans
  • A self-motivated individual with a thirst for knowledge that moves fast
  • Enjoys and contributes to a collaborative culture where nothing is impossible; and
  • Believes in being an ethical approach to conducting themselves professionally
WHY COOLIT?
We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.
Benefits
We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
  • Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
  • Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
  • Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
  • Employee ownership program.
We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your resume will be kept on file, and you may be contacted if a future suitable position becomes available.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.