**Solutions Sales Executive- Public Sector** The Solutions Sales Executive, Public Sector (SSE-PS) is a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a high growth, fast paced, collaborative team-selling environment. SSE-PS is accountable for exceeding monthly and quarterly quotas, proactive deal management, forecast accuracy, and working with customers and prospects in collaboration with internal teams and the broader Ricoh organization. It is expected that the SSSE-PS can both transact deals with velocity and run strategic opportunities independently. This position will work with a small team of seasoned Sales Professionals focused solely on the Government marketplace while engaging Subject Matter Experts throughout the organization when necessary. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Sales Manager, Public Sector and Enterprise Sales. The SSE-PS acts as a client executive focused on a specific vertical market in the Provincial realm. The SSE-PS understand the entire Ricoh portfolio of hardware, software and services and can articulate how they integrate to support modernization efforts for the public sector client. The strategic direction, growth, and outcomes will be the ultimate responsibility of the SSE-PS. **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Identify, cultivate, and close on net-new business as well as manage existing relationships to ensure public sector customer renewals and retention in the Provincial Government portfolio + Build account plans and strategies for each target account + Effectively collaborate and engage internal resources (Senior Managers, Solution Architects, Professional Services, Subject Matter Experts, etc.) in sales opportunities + Manage all sales activity and manage forecast accuracy through proper use of sales tools (Salesforce) and achieve Sales KPIs (Activity, Pipeline, Win rate, etc.) + Develop and deliver customized sales presentations and product demonstrations + Understand public sector vertical-market challenges, business needs and opportunities then correlate this information back to Ricoh’s portfolio of product and services + Drive profitable growth in assigned account(s) through valuable customer engagements, contract retention and expansion, and addition of solutions and services + Build strong relationships with key executive stakeholders within the Provincial Government to facilitate account retention and expansion + Independently drives customer engagements, meetings, and develops opportunities using SMEs and other skilled assets to position, propose and close deals + Other duties as assigned by Manager **Qualifications:** **Minimum** + College or university degree, (preferably business) or equivalent experience in a related field. + Experience Selling in the Public Sector, preferably in the Provincial Government + Experience managing and closing complex enterprise - scale sales cycles + Demonstrated ability to over-achieve quotas in past positions + Sales experience in a quota-carrying role, ideally in IT or a consultative selling environment that includes Services, Software and SaaS-based offerings (both on-site and Cloud) + Demonstrated ability to effectively work on a specialized team environment **Preferred** + Established contacts and relationships in the Provincial Government. + Proficient computer application skills, including Salesforce.com, O365 + Demonstrates a knowledge of the Provincial Government marketplace including the structure, procurement vehicles, and policies **Skills:** + Excellent verbal and written communication skills – includes excellent reporting and forecasting skills. + Outstanding presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and effective story telling skills + Strong selling skills, with exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication abilities + Ability to work within a team-oriented environment + Attention to detail + Outstanding consultative selling skills / needs based selling approach focusing on building relationships. + Proven skills in Enterprise Sales in the Public Sector preferably selling IT software and professional services + Ability to assess customer environments and situations and create strategies for extending and expanding services throughout the organization + Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, coupled with tact and diplomacy + Demonstrated time management skills and the aptitude to manage numerous requests and time demands concurrently + Ability to remain updated on current technology and trends in the public sector marketplace + Ability to maintain positive, productive relationships with co-workers, peers, management, sales, and with other individuals in various departments at Ricoh. + Ability to manage conflict and effectively problem solve in a fast paced, high stress environment **Other:** + Requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (and auto insurance coverage per Ricoh's policy) + This position is currently falls under a Hybrid working model (both office and remote working). The classification is subject to change if the company policy should change. + Occasional travel is expected. Come Create at Ricoh: If you are seeking a team driven by passion and purpose, come create with us at Ricoh. We are a team of information seekers and customer-obsessed collaborators who aspire to deliver the services, solutions, and technologies that empower business success. We are looking for talented, inspired individuals to join us to help drive high-performance team and our commitment to excellence. Ricoh is an integrated solutions provider and partner that connects people and technology, creates outstanding customer experiences, and delivers innovation for businesses worldwide. We empower digital workplaces by enabling individuals to work smarter from any location and harness the power of information—how it is collected, stored, managed, and shared—to unlock the potential in every organization. We deliver services and technologies that inspire our customers’ success and guide them toward a better and more sustainable future. If you are seeking a purpose-driven and passionate team, come create with us, and help drive our high-performance culture of excellence into tomorrow. Invest in Yourself: At Ricoh, you can: + Select the medical, dental, life, and disability insurance coverage that fits your needs. + Contribute to your financial security with Ricoh Canada’s Retirement plan, with company matching contributions. + Augment your education with team member tuition assistance programs. + Enjoy paid vacation time and paid holidays annually. + Tap into many other benefits to enhance your health, wellness such and ongoing personal and professional development.