Strategic Account Executive, System Integrators

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.
• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.
• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

The Strategic Account Executive is responsible for mastering SHI’s value proposition to drive revenue, expand market presence, and develop strategic sales approaches that support both new and existing customers. This role includes identifying high‑value opportunities, cultivating executive‑level relationships, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to position SHI’s comprehensive solutions portfolio.

In addition to standard Account Executive responsibilities, this position carries strategic business development objectives—specifically, expanding SHI’s partnerships with major Global System Integrators (GSIs). This includes developing joint go‑to‑market strategies, influencing complex buying cycles, and building deep, multi‑level relationships to unlock new revenue opportunities.

This is a remote position with a home‑office setup and requires residence within the United States. Up to 50% travel is required.

• Identify, develop, and expand strategic partnerships with leading Global System Integrators (GSIs) to support SHI’s long‑term growth initiatives.

• Build and execute account plans aligned with SHI’s global strategy and GSI objectives.

• Influence customer and partner decision‑making through executive‑level relationship development and strategic engagement.

• Master SHI’s value proposition to consistently exceed revenue and profit goals.

• Identify and build high‑impact opportunities within the pipeline through proactive outreach, meetings, and industry networking.

• Collaborate with sales management to track, prioritize, and execute on opportunities to achieve quarterly and annual revenue targets.

• Maintain awareness of competitive offerings and position SHI’s strengths effectively.

• Cultivate strong relationships with existing customers while driving new customer acquisition.

• Engage senior stakeholders across GSI and customer organizations, including executive leadership, technology teams, and sourcing functions.

• Collaborate closely with SHI Account Executives, Technical Strategists, Partner Alliances, and OEM partners to deliver integrated solutions.

• Communicate and position SHI’s full portfolio of IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and professional services.

• Understand customer business priorities, IT strategy, and requirements to recommend tailored solutions that align to organizational goals.

• Partner with internal SHI support teams, marketing, and alliances to develop and execute joint initiatives.

• Influence internal stakeholders to prioritize opportunities related to strategic GSI engagements.

• Build market and brand awareness through participation in industry events, associations, and customer engagements.

• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and market conditions.

• Business Acumen:
  Can evaluate market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and risks.

• Closing Deals:
  Can develop and implement a strategic plan for closing deals, identifying high-value opportunities and using advanced negotiation techniques to secure successful outcomes.

• Consultative Sales:
  Can proactively seek out potential customers, initiate sales conversations, and contribute innovative ideas to improve the sales process.

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