Strategic Account Manager

MTI is one of the most successful and exciting companies in the retail merchandising field, specializing in the utilization of technology to enhance the consumer electronics shopping experience for many of the worlds most prominent retailers and brands. Our interactive merchandising display products bring consumers and products together in an automated Point of Purchase solution, promoting direct user interaction.  MTI displays are designed to entice customers to interact with products and to supply key information necessary to make the purchase.  Displays range from push-button product demonstrations to touch-screen LCD digital signage systems.  Through this integration of merchandising and technology, users gain product knowledge at their fingertips, educating and promoting efficient buying decisions.

MTI has been building interactive retail displays for consumer electronics since CB radios were the hottest sellers on the floor.  As technology has advanced, so has MTI.  Since the first displays were created 30 years ago, MTI has built electronic merchandising solutions for more than 6,000 customers in 50 countries and is the primary supplier to the world’s top two consumer electronics retailers (and eight of the top ten). MTI is a long-standing, stable company, which has maintained its growth objectives even through challenging economic times.  MTI is currently introducing new products, continuing to gain market share, and is positioned for a robust future.

Strategic Account Manager
This position exists to provide high touch to two of MTI’s most strategic customers located in the Minneapolis area.  This includes strategic and tactical development of existing customers as well as growth in new areas.

The incumbent will work out of MTI headquarters located in the Portland, Oregon metro area and travel to Minneapolis to provide strong account management, sales, and stellar service to our core accounts.

In this role, you will identify and cultivate the best business opportunities driving MTI towards high growth opportunities. The Strategic Account Manager, will be responsible for addressing and resolving day-to-day requests from these customers; owns and develops the overall account plan and best relationship with the customer; and drives the responsiveness of the entire MTI Account Management team and the company as a whole. In addition, you will exceed our customers’ expectation and in-turn assist in winning new business, increasing market share by introducing company products as business solutions, and providing consistent sales account management services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Finance or similar field of study, or the equivalent experience, skills and education required
• Minimum 5 years’ account management experience and proven experience working with interactive display, fixtures or Branded Manufacturers
• Strong background working with customers to create a retail shopping experience (with national retailers, or branded retailers).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and utilizing a Customer Relationship Management software (i.e. Salesforce.com)
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel, specifically using formulas, manipulating and sorting of data and order integrity.   
• Ability to travel 40-50% of the time

This position reports to the Sales Operations Manager and is located in Hillsboro, OR right off the Orenco Stations Max tracks.  For more information about MTI, please visit our web site at www.mti-interactive.com. For consideration, please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@mti-interactive.com or fax to 503.645.7500. Persons not including a cover letter may not be considered for the position.  MTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free work environment.

Email: jobs@mti-interactive.com
Fax: 503.648-7500
MTI | 1050 NW 229th Avenue | Hillsboro, Oregon 97124