Global Account Director - New Business at QAD, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

New Business Development, Sales Growth, Customer Engagement, Market Insights, Collaboration, Negotiation, Presentation Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Problem Solving, CRM Knowledge, Software Knowledge, Results Orientation

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description QAD Redzone helps manufacturers make more stuff for less while greatly improving the employee experience. We make frontline workers more engaged and more productive, so their lives improve while contributing to positive business outcomes. We do this by combining exceptional software and world class coaching. There’s never been a better time to join our incredible team. Join us and help manufacturers drive change in their operations to increase productivity, increase employee engagement, and bring dignity and pride to frontline workers around the world! Job Description The Global Account Director – New Business is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new customer opportunities for QAD Redzone. This role focuses on generating pipeline, driving new sales, and establishing long-term relationships with prospective clients. You will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating with Customer Success, Implementation & Coaching, Product, and executive stakeholders to demonstrate the value of Redzone solutions and secure new business. This is a Full-Time, Exempt, Remote role, requiring up to 60% travel to meet with prospects and attend industry events. Key Responsibilities New Business Development & Sales Growth Identify and target prospective accounts across manufacturing, food, beverage, and CPG sectors. Drive the full sales cycle from prospecting to contract negotiation and closure. Consistently achieve or exceed new business targets and revenue quotas. Develop account strategies to penetrate new regions, plants, or verticals. Customer & Market Engagement Build trusted advisor relationships with executive and operational leaders at prospective organizations. Understand client business objectives and align Redzone solutions to address operational challenges. Serve as the voice of the customer to internal teams, influencing product, services, and go-to-market strategies. Collaboration & Enablement Partner with Customer Success, Sales Engineering, and Professional Services to design value-driven proposals. Work with Marketing to generate leads, secure case studies, and showcase success stories. Provide market insights and accurate sales forecasting to leadership. Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Sales, Operations or Business Management-preferred but not required. 3-5 years’ experience in outside sales, preferably in the food, beverage, consumer packing goods (CPG) sector. Possess Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of QAD Redzone’s products/services and be passionate about selling. Ability to negotiate successfully and have the necessary marketing skills. Fast learner and quick thinker. Ability to focus on both results and clients’ needs Self-motivated, and goal-oriented with a desire to deliver results and meet sales quotas. Ability to prepare presentations, communicate ideas and concepts clearly, confidently and persuasively. Ability to meet with prospects and clients, fostering trust and engaging with them to identify business needs. Ability to engage confidently with C level Executives and other decision makers. Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and applicable CRM (Salesforce). Sound judgement and excellent assessment skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to successfully manage multiple deadlines and tasks. Knowledge and ability to learn computer based, software required to perform successfully in this position. Ability to manage projects and time under stress and deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work, adapt and grow in a high paced, competitive, rapid growth environment. Additional Information We are looking for bright, intelligent, dynamic individuals who want to join us on this mission. Leaders that see the power in people and can leverage technology to change the way work is done. We ‘keep it real’ at QAD Redzone, so want to know who you really are. We love big personalities, with big ideas, who want to make a difference in the world. You will be hungry and driven and enjoy the challenge of changing an industry. You will be excited by the opportunity to work with the fastest growing company in the space, where hard work is recognized and rewarded accordingly. Compensation Package: Base pay range: $120,000-$150,000 USD Annual (12 Months) Placement within our pay range will vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and market location variations as well as internal peer equity This position is also eligible for commission U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid-time off, parental leave, and well-being programs About QAD and QAD Redzone: QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD Redzone helps to enable QAD’s vision for the Adaptive Enterprise. Labor productivity improvements directly impact efficiency. Productive and empowered employees increase the effective capacity of your plant and accelerate time to productivity for new employees giving manufacturers the agility to increase production beyond what was previously possible without having to invest in production equipment or new plants, and reduce the amount and impact of employee attrition. Empowered employees with a growth mindset take extreme ownership of challenges that impact their production goals, creating resilience in the face of disruption. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

The Global Account Director – New Business is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new customer opportunities for QAD Redzone. This role focuses on generating pipeline, driving new sales, and establishing long-term relationships with prospective clients.