Cyber Services - Sales Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$119,700–$176,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Development, Business Growth, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Relations, Customer Training, Develop and Maintain Customers, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, Disability Insurance, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Executive Relationships, Industry/Trade Analysis, Intel Product Family, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Leadership, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Demonstration, Product Pricing, Regional Sales, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Sales Strategy, Sales Training, Strategic Accounts, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Sales, Technical Strategy, Technology Sales, Trend Analysis, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Urban Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eCommerce Sales
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
19 days ago

SEL's Cyber Services team is seeking an experienced sales professional to own and drive the business and technical aspects of strategic selling. You will be partnering with a strong team of peers to differentiate the SEL solutions from our competitors, create lasting customers by positioning the unique business value they are looking for and most importantly, create trusted advisor relationships with SEL throughout your area of influence.

Your Opportunity:

  • Become an OT security SME and advisor to some of the world's largest organizations.
  • Meet with prospective clients to discover what their biggest security challenges and highest priority business drivers are.
  • Map SEL's unique business value and differentiators to their challenges and business drivers.
  • Perform custom portfolio demonstrations based on strong discovery questions and real intel.
  • Partner with like-minded peers across SEL to build exceptionally strong teams and shared knowledge.
  • Influence product directions, make a difference and be part of SEL's growth and leadership in the ever faster-moving world of cybersecurity.
  • Maintain and develop the existing client base through regional marketing and direct sales activities.
  • Identify, qualify and develop new opportunities through prospecting and networking.
  • Execute a sales strategy to provide high value solutions and grow business.
  • Lead pricing and commercial strategy discussions.
  • Understand the true requirements and objectives of customers.  Determine, communicate and deliver the optimal SEL solution that best meets their needs.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of all SEL products and solutions, and teach customers and sales teams SEL technology and innovation.
  • Collect, analyze and report industry, competitor and customer trends to the greater SEL organization.
  • Drive strategic account and regional sales planning processes.
  • Lead discussions with customers that optimize commercial relationships at executive levels.
  • Active participant in the development and optimization of business tools to maintain customer relationship information, opportunity tracking and sales activities.

Required Qualifications:

  • Cybersecurity hardware, software, and services sales experience selling to electric utility companies
  • 10 or more years of experience in sales
  • Demonstrated success growing sales within a territory
  • Skill and confidence in leading discussions from a deep technical level to the executive level
  • Effective and engaging communication skills
  • Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
  • Willingness to travel where and when needed, typically around 50% on average

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using SEL products
  • Experience in the OT security field
  • Utility and Industrial industry experience
  • Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., NERC CIP, NIST, IEC)
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in technical sales
  • CISSP or other security-related certifications

Location:

This position is based in Charlotte, NC, one of the fastest‑growing cities in the region. Charlotte offers a strong business environment, diverse neighborhoods, and a wide range of dining and cultural options. The city's continued growth provides a practical and appealing setting for both work and everyday life.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range: $119,700 - $176,900 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Sales Manager level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About the Company

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories leads the electric power system protection industry in technology, service, and value. We design and manufacture systems, services, and products for protection, monitoring, control, automation and metering of utility and industrial electric power systems worldwide. Not only do we offer, challenge, and reward at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Pullman, Washington but we also provide a quality work environment and progressive benefits. We seek professional, meticulous individuals for our technical team. Learn more about what makes SEL successful by reading our company values.

An Award Winning Company
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

SEL earned a spot on the 2012 FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journal's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazine's 500│5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), and the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA).

In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evens Research Company, SEL ranks first in seven performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, price, and relay setting PC software. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification for outstanding safety and health programs.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://selinc.com/