ACCOUNT MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role will be working with various client segments such as large enterprises & mid-market and shall bring a strong customer base to the organization. Would be responsible for the acquisition of new customers and maintaining the relationship with the existing customers.

• Achieve/ exceed sales targets
• Develops effective and specific account plans for the assigned territory to ensure revenue/GP target delivery and sustainable growth. Develops relationship in new and existing customers and leverage to drive strategy through organization.
• Establishes strong relationship based on knowledge of customer requirements and commitment to value. Builds strong network and foundation to harvest future business opportunities
• Actively understand each customer’s technology footprint, strategic growth plans, technology strategy landscape.
• Lead accounts, account relationships, prospect profiling, and sales cycles
• Develop and deliver comprehensive business plan to address customers and prospects priorities on Microsoft solutions.
• Follow a disciplined approach to maintaining a rolling pipeline
• Proficient in and bring all Microsoft solutions on offer to bear on sales pursuits
• Advance and close sales opportunities.
• Team player and positively orchestrate resources – deploy appropriate teams to execute winning sales.
• Understand and effectively position Softline against the competition
• Maintain CRM system with accurate customer and pipeline information

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering/Business
• At least 3 years of related working experience in the related field is required for this position.

REQUIRED SKILL-SET

• Account management experience / Direct Sales in Microsoft, Oracle, VMWare, Citrix and Trend Micro products or related areas in Cloud.
• Experience in solution & consultative sales of IT Infrastructure Solutions
• Excellent understanding of various software products and their licensing policies.
• Excellent presentation skills and communicates clearly in writing;
• Must be target oriented, self-starter and aggressive enough to achieve the defined targets
• Required Skill(s): account management, direct sales, licensing, sales, Microsoft