Sunbird Software, a leading, global software company in the data center industry is looking for an experienced account manager for Canada territory.
The Key Account Manager is responsible for successfully managing the assigned territories and is expected to close new business by building trusted customer relationships with Data Center Operators and/or Facility Managers. Successful candidates should be able to identify opportunities, converting these opportunities into sales, demonstrating the monetary value of Sunbird product/services, managing cross functional teams to ensure territory success and manage enterprise customer relations. This is a remote position but candidate must reside in Canada.
Candidate must be able to skillfully execute these standard sales processes:
- Develop and qualify opportunities
- Understand customer buy process
- Develop & adapt Enterprise sales methodologies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Hunt for new business opportunities and consult with perspective customers to provide mutually beneficial solutions.
- Meet assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts though pipeline development and high win rate.
- Lead solution development efforts that best address end-user needs, while coordinating the involvement of relevant company resources.
- Manage end-to-end sales cycle for new and existing accounts.
- Utilize proactive/consultative selling methods to improve market share, revenue growth, and profitability.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on status and performance of customer accounts within the territory through CRM.
- Participate in industry or promotional events (e.g. trade shows, conferences) to cultivate customer relationships.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- A (minimum 5 years) proven track record of success in selling enterprise software applications and managing major accounts.
- Passion for technology products.
- Ability to learn new technology and understand it at a high level.
- Proven business development process and skillset.
- Experience in channel and direct sales. Experience in pre-sales activities is helpful.
- Proven referenceable track record of managing and developing major accounts at C level.
- Strong account management and relationship building skills.
- Knowledge and experience of multi-level selling and account management in large corporate accounts.
- Possess an existing and current rolodex of data center infrastructure managers / directors / VPs, etc. that can be used as references for gaining access.
- Ability to converse and consult with customers, providing educational value during the process.
- Formal strategic/solution sales training (Sandler, Challenger, Strategic, SPIN, etc.)
- Ability to use Microsoft Office/Exchange, and CRM systems
- BA/BS degree or technological certifications are preferred.
Sunbird is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
WHY SUNBIRD?
- We are all about delighting our clients and live/breathe the end client/user experience
- We believe in collaboration, teamwork, creativity and taking initiative
- What is DCIM Software: www.sunbirddcim.com/what-dcim
- What are customers saying about Sunbird: www.sunbirddcim.com/reviews
- Why work at Sunbird: www.sunbirddcim.com/careers
Sunbird is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
Skills Required
- 5 years proven track record in selling enterprise software applications
- Experience in channel and direct sales
- Strong account management and relationship building skills
- Formal strategic/solution sales training
- BA/BS degree or technological certifications
What We Do
Sunbird Software is changing the way data centers are being managed. With a focus on real user scenarios for real customer problems, we help data center operators manage tasks and processes faster and more efficient than ever before, while saving costs and improving availability. We strive to eliminate the complexity they have been forced to accept from point tools and home grown applications, removing the dependency on emails and spreadsheets to transform the delivery of data center services. Sunbird delivers on this commitment with unexpected simplicity through products that are easy to find, buy, deploy, use, and maintain. Our solutions are rooted in our deep connections with our customers who share best practices and participate in our user groups and product development process.
