Financial Services Sales Specialist

Expert knowledge of and proven track record in the FSI Industry, ideally within an operational function or business department as well as in IT. An additional experience in selling or implementing Financial Services software solutions would be beneficial.

Motivate, coach, and mentor sales teams to grow existing accounts and capture new business by developing effective and FSI specific sales strategies.

Design strategic sales plans through competitive analysis, customer segmentation, and thoughtful product positioning that will outline Red Hat’s Go To Market Strategy.

Provide disciplined, ethical, and focused leadership to the Sales teams that will foster success based on a culture of respect for customers, partners, associates, and Red Hat values.

Evangelize and embed a thorough sales qualification that includes expanding executive and senior-level client relationships at key accounts.

Play a practical role within the Field Sales teams by maintaining a personal presence and being highly visible through direct customer and partner engagements in the field

Coordinate with other FSI Industry Sector Leads and with specialists in corporate headquarters to ensure best practices and shared programmes for the sales engagement process are developed and executed upon.

Promote the adoption of Red Hat infrastructure, cloud and automation technologies within the FSI market. 

Identify and develop strategic partnerships in cooperation with relevant Red Hat Partner managers that create FSI Business Pursuits and the relevant Go To Market plans.

Qualify, establish, and maintain high awareness of Red Hat value propositions to all FSI customers and partners.

Help in the enablement of FSI focused associates in the field sales and partner organizations.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, liberal arts or a technical discipline is required; a Masters or other Advanced degrees are preferred.

Deep understanding of the FSI Industry, its product offerings, key business challenges and regulatory requirements is required with prior experience in the emerging “transformation” space being beneficial.

15-20 years of solid FSI experience at a leadership level that would ideally include prior experience in a technology sales organization (software is highly preferred), with demonstrated business development success in supporting and achieving sales targets and implementing in both direct and channel routes-to-market.

Visionary and deeply aware of new FSI related technologies, transformative product and regulatory trends.

Must be fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and proficient in English

Excellent planning, financial, and analytical skills and proven ability to apply these skills to complex situations with competing priorities.

Outstanding communication skills combined with strong customer orientation. Being recognized as an FSI Industry Thought Leader would be important.

Ability to partner with senior business leaders to understand needs and deliver FSI solutions that exceed client expectations.

Demonstrated ability to think creatively and design novel approaches that balance local customer needs with corporate guidelines and philosophies

Background in positioning Technology, Process Change, Financial solutions and services within FSI. 

Ability to articulate and evangelize the vision and positioning of both Red Hat and open source technology within the FSI, and secure long-term customer commitments.

Experience building and developing successful relationships within FSI, system integrators, product vendors and partners.

Demonstrated experience in supporting closing deals at key FSI accounts and promoting business initiatives for future success within the region.