As a Strategic Account Manager, you will help the Wesco Data Center Solutions drive growth with leading multi-tenant data center (MTDC) providers that enable the digital economy. In this role, you will develop strategic relationships with colocation operators and service providers, helping them accelerate expansion through innovative solutions spanning power, cooling, networking, security, and lifecycle services. Working across some of the industry's most dynamic and rapidly growing environments, you will partner with customers to support new facility builds, capacity expansions, and next-generation infrastructure deployments while positioning Wesco as a trusted advisor and long-term strategic partner.
As a Strategic Account Manager, you will help the Wesco Data Center Solutions drive growth with leading multi-tenant data center (MTDC) providers that enable the digital economy. In this role, you will develop strategic relationships with colocation operators and service providers, helping them accelerate expansion through innovative solutions spanning power, cooling, networking, security, and lifecycle services. Working across some of the industry's most dynamic and rapidly growing environments, you will partner with customers to support new facility builds, capacity expansions, and next-generation infrastructure deployments while positioning Wesco as a trusted advisor and long-term strategic partner.
Works with the Sales team to create and support the execution of the strategic account plans at key, named accounts.
Drives new business development by researching, qualifying, contacting, presenting, and closing new clients based on an assigned territory or market segment.
Continuously develops relationships with priority customer stakeholders,
understands their key business issues, and recommends ways to deliver value.
Liaison between the field and Global Accounts teams as it relates to pursuing new agreements, Value-Add/Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) commitments and increasing customer wallet-share.
Maintains and manages a pipeline of opportunities at named accounts, including renewals, projects, and share improvement opportunities.
Communicates customer activity, opportunity status, renewal status, and strategic plan progress to management.
Participates in solution development efforts that best address customer needs.
Engages supplier sales resources to enlist their support and create solutions.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
5+ years proven sales experience in outside sales or 3+ years strategic account and/or sales management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources
Ability to understand where potential exists in assigned accounts and can recognize and create opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building robust client relationships
Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office
Experience in executing in a matrix organization managing multiple stakeholders and projects
Ability to travel up to 25%
however,
offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
Wesco International, Inc., Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire. #
📌 Strategic Account Manager - Multi-tenant Data Center (Calgary)
🏢 WESCO
📍 Calgary