Title: ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Summary:
The Sales Account Director will be responsible for leading and directing all aspects of the sales strategy and its execution for a segment of Key Accounts including hyperscalers and service providers. She/He is responsible for developing & implementing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue growth targets, build and maintain strong customer relationships, drive sales performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Client Management: Cultivate and maintain relationship with key clients. Understand their needs and business challenges and propose tailored solutions. Act as the primary point of contact for client.
- Sales Strategy: Develop and execute strategic sales plants to meet and exceed sales and revenue targets. Conduct regular sales meeting and sales reviews to maximize CX and secure growth.
- Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities and markets to expand the company's customer base. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders. Negotiate and close high-value deals and contracts.
- Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify opportunities and potential threats. Utilize market insights to adjust sales strategies and tactics accordingly.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as presales, marketing, product development, and finance to ensure alignment and support for sales initiatives. Foster a collaborative and cross-functional culture within the sales organization.
- Pipeline Management and Forecasting: Manage the sales pipeline, forecasting and ensuring accurate reporting. Provide accurate sales forecasts and projections to inform strategic decision-making.
- Negotiation: Lead negotiations with clients to secure favorable terms and agreements. Ensure contracts are accurately drafted with the support from legal.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Proven track record of success in sales leadership roles within the datacenter industry
- Strong understanding of datacenter products and services, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and a passion for exceeding targets
- 10+ years in Sales/Account Management in datacenter services market
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Spanish language skills preferred.
- Latam regional knowledge