Our client is one of the leading technology companies in the world.

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

Responsibilities: 
Client/Account Relationship

• Builds strong professional working C-level relationships with the client.
• Establishes a high level of personal credibility with key client executives.
• Leverages executive sponsors and Company's other resources to strengthen Company's relationship and credibility with client influencers and decision makers.
• Researches and understands the client's industry.
• Deeply understands client business strategies and challenges.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to client leaders, aggressively shapes deals early in the sales cycle.
• Advances opportunities that result in profitable revenue growth for the Company.
• Demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge in aligning Company capabilities to client business and IT priorities, and positioning relative to competitors.
• Leverages existing engagements and run-rate business to seed and grow new opportunities.
• Advocates for client needs during sales cycle and in addressing any delivery issues.
• Maintains high-level of customer loyalty and builds trust and integrity, as indicated in Company- conducted surveys and reports.

Business Management

• Builds and executes an Account Business Plan (ABP) that includes both transactional and strategic initiatives to grow Company's presence and share in the account over a 1-3 year time horizon.
• Actively drives ABP results through effective account management and reviews.
• Builds and orchestrates sales pipeline activity. Ensures active nurturing of deals and movement of opportunities to close.
• Manages a balanced pipeline representing all of the businesses being pursued.
• Engages in the Relationship Assessment Program (RAP) where possible.
• Implements TCE initiatives that improve the customer loyalty index.
• Identifies, nurtures, and closes new solution opportunities that result in substantial growth in Company's share, revenues, and margin.
• Represents the entire Company portfolio of products and services.
• Facilitates/engages with Solution Opportunity Approval & Review process (SOAR).
• Proactively protects Company's position and claims Company leadership positions in strategic and emerging solution areas.
• Engages partners effectively to improve win rates and delivery of selected deals.
• Meets or exceeds quarterly and annual revenue & margin quotas. Uses margin management techniques.
• Participates in/drives account Team Management.
• Orchestrates all Company's resources and sponsorship essential for executing the account business plan.
• Engages and manages team members in presales, sales specialists and inside sales to support complex deals.
• Drives integrated planning and execution; coordinates both sales and BU delivery organizations to ensure aligned client engagement and service.
• Proactively engages executive sponsors to build a strategic relationship and favorably positions long-term business opportunities for the Company.
• Engages Company sales specialists, channel and alliance partners to fully leverage Company's portfolio.
• Proactively engages partners to define and pursue joint growth opportunities with the account.
• Interfaces with both internal and external industry experts to anticipate client needs, drive industry mindshare, and facilitate solution development.
• Drives the account internationally/Globally.

Education and Experience Required:

• Same as previous plus.
• Typically 8-12 years account management experience.

Knowledge and Skills: 
Account/Business Development

• Madarine and English fluency
• Uses consultative, solution selling and business development skills at the CXO level to align the client's business needs with Company's solutions.
• Builds strong CXO level relationships, especially working with executives in lines of business.
• Negotiates at the CXO level.
• Adept at advanced sales negotiations and positioning.
• solution value under pricing pressures from customer IT and procurement professionals. - proactive presentation of value solutions.
• Focuses on key business challenges and drives to position himself/herself as a trusted advisor at the IT executive and business manager level.
• Submits timely and accurate forecasts and continually coaches team to do same.
• Identifies and effectively leads the account team to ensure coordinated, efficient, account management, and accountability for achieving business results.
• Uses financial-selling techniques with the client and Company internal to position value and advance sales motions.
• Demonstrates strong presentation and communication skills at the executive level.
• Manages end-to-end sales processes in large deals.
• Adheres to SBC and Company's code of ethics.