Senior Account Executive- Enterprise Sales (Financial Vertical) Job in Chicago, Illinois US
The role of Sr. Account Executive is responsible for strategic solution-based sales to an assigned enterprise account base to meet/exceed all business/sales targets. Strategic services Solutions are characterized by a complex combination of technical, business, financial, and human resource issues related to the strategic and tactical direction of customers.
The Sr. Account Executive is responsible for building C-Level relationships in an effort to execute their global strategic plans with a team of sales, service, and solution engineers to ensure account growth and optimum customer satisfaction. The purpose of this position is to further develop existing business and executive level client relationships, cultivate new relationships, align with IT and Business Groups to uncover new opportunities, develop solutions and sell strategic services, to include Network, IP Telephony, Data Center solutions including Cloud Computing, Managed Services, Security Services, Call Center Solutions, and CPE offerings. It is critical for the Sr. Account Executive to be a team leader, an astute business person, have exceptional business insight, show executive/boardroom presence, and have outstanding judgment.
This position will:
Develop and manage local executive relationships, and provide leadership to the other team members in relation to the Enterprise Business Segment.
Develops strategic plans based on industry trending and customer analysis, which includes preparing executive profiles, and continuous study of assigned accounts' industry, business and trends.
Develop a version of the Strategic Plan to share with customers to solicit their input and have them gain a sense of joint ownership of the Plan.
Prepares sales forecasts, account status reports, and recommendations to enhance account growth and revenue potential
Participates in contract negotiations.
Develops creative and customized package of new applications and services.
Requires an understanding of Verizon Business services/products and network.
The preferred candidate must have demonstrated in previous roles: strong leadership skills, an ability to operate in positions requiring significant self direction and motivation, and a proven track record in consultative selling solutions.
In addition to broad knowledge and expertise in the industry, the ideal candidate:
Ø Demonstrates the ability to further develop existing business and executive level client relationships, cultivate new relationships, align with IT and Business Groups to uncover opportunities and develop solutions.
Ø Demonstrate a detailed understanding of business finance and a high level of awareness of customers business / industry sector. Full understanding of how an investment adds value to the business, how to produce a business case that delivers a compelling financial argument to purchase a solution/service offering, and understanding the principals and application of an ROI model
Ø Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of functionality, features and benefits of VzB core Voice, Data and IP products and is capable of working independently on non-complex sales opportunities.
Ø Demonstrates good knowledge/understanding of customers' environment as it relates to their specific sector. Identify sector trends and drivers, understand key applications that solve business problems in sector and deliver solutions that meet customers' specific needs/requirements.
Ø Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of VzB Strategic Solutions. Capable of identifying, qualifying closing opportunities with minimal support. Demonstrates expertise in this competency and could support/coach others
Ø Demonstrates a good knowledge/understanding of VzB Outsourcing Strategies and underpinning product sets/solutions. Able to effectively and consistently vocalize/present value/benefits of a VzB Outsourced solution.
Ø Establishes "C" level contact within Accts/Opptys and demonstrates a detailed understanding of both the customers' sector and business drivers/challenges. Has good understanding of Solutions Selling methodology and tools and applies these regularly to both gain a better understanding of the customers' environment and manage the relationship.
Ø Understands effective negotiation techniques and seeks to apply them in most situations. Is focused on achieving mutually beneficial, "win-win" results and is alert to customer buying signals and identifies and acts on closing opportunities.
Ø Creates and maintains detailed and accurate Account/Oppty plans and reviews/updates and communicates these on a regular basis. Has clear strategy and set of objectives where relevant.
The preferred candidate must also be able to manage multiple priorities, develop strong relationships within assigned accounts, and:
Articulate client business value with consultative selling approaches
Understand the delivery implications of consulting opportunities and sell solutions that Verizon Business can deliver
Assist with developing proposals and oral presentations
Work in a highly ambiguous, dynamic environment with a proven ability to balance competing demands and priorities as well as operate independently while building a successful sales pipeline/channel
Team with Verizon Business colleagues and vendors to develop creative solutions
Promote cross-brand solutions to promote the overall Verizon Business portfolio requiring an understanding of Vs. and VzW offerings.
Understand key partner and competitor offerings which overlap the VzB solution space
Must have proven track record of exceeding annual revenue plan.
This role requires a Bachelors degree, 7+ years successful strategic/solutions and/or systems integration sales experience or related discipline. Must be able to manage, lead and influence others outside of their department/functional area as such, managerial experience a plus. EXPERIENCE IN SELLING TO ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS IN THE FINANCIAL VERTICAL IS REQUIRED.
Excellent communication skills, able to interact with C-Level executives, polished and professional, ability to work effectively on their own and work well under tight deadlines. Able to effectively work on multiple projects at a time. Must be organized. Negotiation skills required. Must be able to identify short and long term goals to achieve overall team/company objectives. Salesforce.com experience a plus.
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