Regional Sales Account Manager - Embedded Audio

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon. 

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas.

You will join our team within Harman, based in Denmark in the position of: 

Regional Sales Account Manager - Embedded Audio

What You’ll Be Part Of:

As a Regional Sales Account Manager for the HARMAN Embedded Audio (HEA) Sales Team, you will interface with key customers in the region to achieve the business targets and represent the HARMAN Embedded Audio business unit. Your primary focus will be handling key customer partnerships through effective sales tactics, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention by supporting the account day-to-day activities. While supporting the Sales Director on large key accounts, you will have the opportunity to own the business relationship on selected customer accounts. Responsibilities will also include supporting various business development activities to grow the sales funnel.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

• Work with key consumer electronics customers in EMEA to grow account revenue and share.
• Develop new customers in the region which comply with HEA’s growth strategy.
• Collaborate with functional teams to run business case reviews for each project, respond to customer RFQs with quotation letters, complete the contracts with customers on time.
• Work with the Sales Director to establish annual sales goals and prepare sales forecasts and growth plans.
• Prepare monthly sales performance reports by customer account and plans to address potential shortfalls.
• Identify customer needs based on HEA’s innovative technology platform to create value proposition tailored to customers.
• Work with functional and support teams within HEA to help with preparation and delivery of proposals, product roadmaps, supply plans and marketing programs.
• Support the Director of Sales in prospecting for and closing new name accounts.
• Assist with implementing strategic sales planning, targets and tools to monitor sales activity and achievements.
• Prepare and submit sales forecasts and other business reports for assigned customers.
• Responsible for customer account receivables
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting relevant competitive activity in the marketplace.
• Work closely with the marketing function to establish successful channel and partner programs and to ensure HEA’s brand licensing program is consistent with the corporate marketing strategy.
• Responsible for planning and executing successful key customer business reviews and technology shows (quarterly to annual).

What Makes You A Strong Fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, marketing, or related field.
• At least 5 years of related experience in B2B sales/business development/technical sales role, preferably within Consumer Electronics space.
• Strong knowledge of solution selling techniques and methodologies
• Proven record in growing business with industry leading consumer electronics customers in the region.
• Strong experience working in a global matrix organization across diverse teams and cultures.
• Strong experience in Technical Strategic Selling / Strategic Selling and contract negotiation.
• Experience using sales automation and account planning tools.
• Capable of utilizing tools to calculate project business financial metrics such as profitability, etc.
• Knowledge of acoustic (speaker and microphone) and embedded audio algorithm/software technologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Existing relationship with leading companies in the region: construction toy segment, and consumer electronics.
• Prior experience in developing and selling embedded audio, DSP/amplifier, finished goods, components, licensing, products, and services.
• Sales and product strategy knowledge.
• Global Work Experience.
• Written and oral communications skills in Mandarin.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Be willing to travel up to 50%, domestic and international travel
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What You Can Expect:

• Flexible work environment with a fully remote setup.
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
• Tuition reimbursement support
• Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development