Job description
The Account Manager/Sales Executive is a key position
within the company. He will already have at least 3 - 5 years’
experience selling in the Enterprise space. The Account Manager will
focus on developing their process skills, product knowledge and hone
their solution definition skills. He will also focus on demand creation
and account management.
The Account Manager is accountable to the client for delivering measurable business value and accountable to the business head for achieving the current revenue target.
The key goal of the Account Manager is to achieve a minimum of ‘Solution Provider’ status with their accounts with the challenge to achieve ‘Trusted Advisor’ status.
Key Responsibilities Manage Client Relationships Build strong, value-based relationships at all levels and across all relevant departments/divisions of the client organization. Develop an Account Planfor all key clients. Update at least monthly. Create Demand Create demand for all of company’s products and services using company’s Account Planning process Identify and qualify opportunities to determine the fit for company’s products and services Develop and communicate key information using the Opportunity Planning Process:
· Balance sales pipeline with prospects at all stages of buying cycle
· Effective use of Win/loss reviews to improve your win ration in your accounts The Account Manager must
Be an expert in all aspects of sales, sales management, organizational change, consulting, and project management Develop and maintain a working knowledge of sales automation, marketing, and consulting. Become proficient in the use of standard software tools: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel, CRM system, as deployed. Develop clients who are Strategic Partners and serve as references Regularly offer constructive feedback to Product Managers and Business Development Managers to enhance our products and services Identify new product/service ideas and involve the appropriate person to determine its commercial viability Attributes
The Account Manager is accountable to the client for delivering measurable business value and accountable to the business head for achieving the current revenue target.
The key goal of the Account Manager is to achieve a minimum of ‘Solution Provider’ status with their accounts with the challenge to achieve ‘Trusted Advisor’ status.
Key Responsibilities Manage Client Relationships Build strong, value-based relationships at all levels and across all relevant departments/divisions of the client organization. Develop an Account Planfor all key clients. Update at least monthly. Create Demand Create demand for all of company’s products and services using company’s Account Planning process Identify and qualify opportunities to determine the fit for company’s products and services Develop and communicate key information using the Opportunity Planning Process:
· Balance sales pipeline with prospects at all stages of buying cycle
· Effective use of Win/loss reviews to improve your win ration in your accounts The Account Manager must
Be an expert in all aspects of sales, sales management, organizational change, consulting, and project management Develop and maintain a working knowledge of sales automation, marketing, and consulting. Become proficient in the use of standard software tools: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel, CRM system, as deployed. Develop clients who are Strategic Partners and serve as references Regularly offer constructive feedback to Product Managers and Business Development Managers to enhance our products and services Identify new product/service ideas and involve the appropriate person to determine its commercial viability Attributes
- Articulate with excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Must possess persuasive and negotiating skills
- Self -confident and aggressive in pursuing targets
- Must have a great drive to perform and deliver results
- Must be conversant with current developments in IT
- HND/B.A/B.Sc. Computer Science/Engineering/Business Admin or any related degree