Join The GDS Team as a Strategic Account Manager — Unlock Business Growth in Louisiana!
Are you a seasoned, strategic sales pro who raises the bar? Do you enjoy leading complex, high-value deals and building trust at the C-suite level? If so, GDS wants you to be our next Strategic Account Manager!
About Us
Global Data Systems (GDS) is an a-award-winning MSP and MSSP based in Lafayette, La-Louisiana. We specialize in delivering fully managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, voice, and network solutions to highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Recognized in CRN’s Elite 150 MSPs, Tech Elite 250, and ranked among the top 5 global MSPs for healthcare, we provide top-tier support backed by SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.
Your Role
As a Strategic Account Manager, you’re the focus of GDS’s enterprise sales efforts, leading complex, transformational engagements, cultivating key C-level relationships, and driving multi-million-dollar revenue streams across Louisiana’s top verticals like healthcare, energy, finance, and government. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, recommending strategic IT and security solutions that align with each client’s vision.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead & Grow: Manage relationships with high-value, strategic accounts across Louisiana.
• Influence & Partner: Cultivate relationships with CEO, CIO, CTO, CISO, CFO building long-term partnerships.
• Strategize & Plan: Develop bold account plans aligning GDS’s comprehensive services—managed IT, cloud, voice, security, connectivity—to client goals.
• Drive Revenue & Growth: Lead large-scale solution discovery, proposal, negotiation, and closing of contracts worth six and seven figures.
• Collaborate & Coordinate: Work closely with engineering, project management, and compliance teams on solution design, delivery, and onboarding.
• Forecast & Report: Maintain accurate pipeline data and forecast success through CRM tools.
• Amplify Your Presence: Be a voice at industry roundtables, partner forums, and industry events across Louisiana, positioning GDS as a thought leader.
• Mentor & Contribute: Guide junior reps, shaping sales strategy and team success.
What We’re Looking For:
• At least 5 years of proven B2B sales success, ideally in MSP, MSSP, IT, cybersecurity, or cloud solutions.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a knack for crafting compelling presentations.
• Track record in closing complex, high-value deals.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2 is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to manage a broad territory and travel extensively throughout Louisiana with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience selling to regulated industries like healthcare, energy, or finance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, SD-WAN, EDR/XDR, MFA, or SOC operations, cloud migration, or cybersecurity standards.
• Expertise in SaaS, IaaS, or cybersecurity-as-a-service models.
• Experience selling IT infrastructure projects leveraging solutions from manufactures like Cisco, HPE, Juniper and Palo.
• Background in enterprise RFP processes or public sector contracts.
Why Join GDS?
• Lucrative Compensation: Senior-level base salary plus aggressive commissions—your success, your rewards.
• Manager-Level Benefits: Generous health, dental, vision plans, mileage reimbursement, and more.
• Growth & Development: Continuous training, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape our sales strategy.
• Impact & Recognition: Be part of a recognized industry leader, making a real difference for clients and communities.
Ready to lead at the top and make a game-changing impact? If you’re a strategic thinker and a go-getter, we want to hear from you! Apply now and elevate your career with GDS!
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What We Do
Our focus is on helping clients realize the most cost-effective and secure connectivity strategies for their organizations.
Whether you’re in a corporate setting, branch office, marine vessel, or rural location, Global Data Systems has the experience and expertise to ensure you get reliable connectivity anywhere in the continental US.
From edge to the data center, security is built into everything we do with 24/7/365 monitoring and protection through our network operations center.
Connect with us today, and let’s see how we can help you! 📞
Who is Global Data Systems?
Global Data Systems, GDS is a full-service Managed IT company who, for more than 30 years, has helped organizations boost the bottom line and streamline operations through the strategic application of world-class end-to-end IT solutions.
With deep engineering expertise, we provide Managed Secured Connectivity, Voice and Collaboration, Managed IT, Security Services, and Cloud solutions for commercial customers in the Healthcare, Oil and Gas, and Marine Transportation industries.
Global Data Systems is headquartered in Lafayette, LA, with additional offices and sales and technical personnel in Baton Rouge, LA, and Lockport, LA.
