Account Manager- Chicago
Datera is the only 100% software-based data services platform that powers high-performance application environments @ global scale with game-changing data orchestration and automation. Partnering with leaders in server technology, Datera enables the software-defined data center of the future; all at a 70% lower total cost of ownership and operation.
Requirements:
- Comfortable achieving assigned revenue and new account objectives.
- At least 10 years of experience selling IT infrastructure into the enterprise with networking, storage and Software Defined Storage and hybrid clouds experience.
- Proven track record of consistent sales success.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, collaboration and negotiation skills.
- Self-starter with experience at early stage startups and desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in building executive relationships with multiple named accounts while providing insight and strategy around how Services-Led customers go-to-market; mapping our solutions to our client’s customers.
- Able to engage and lead cross-functional/virtual resources as part of extended team and execute annual plan for named account in line with company strategy.
- Business forecasting (monthly forecast, weekly commit, and pipeline development) required.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute an account plan that includes key business and ecosystem partners.
- Prospect and call into new accounts.
- Collaborate with the Executive Team, Sales Management, and Marketing to increase the effectiveness of sales campaigns
- Accurately forecast monthly, quarterly and annual revenue.
Qualifications (Requirements for this role)
- Experienced in selling into enterprise accounts
- Experienced selling in areas such as networking, storage, software defined storage and hybrid clouds
- Excellent communicator with expertise in building/leading large sales teams
- Self-starter, respectful negotiator and strong closer
- 7+ years account management experience
- Brilliant presentation skills
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