Assistant Cloud Sales Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY

The primary role of Cloud Sales Specialist is to drive partner recruitment and achieve sales targets for the D&H portfolio of cloud solutions through tactical execution of sales and marketing campaigns utilizing the company's CRM platform. The Cloud Sales Specialist is the primary partner resource for solution positioning and product information, opportunity support, and education on D&H cloud programs and capabilities. Partner relationship building, pipeline development and management, strong technical acumen, and high capacity for outbound sales activity are key skills required for success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

         Quota Achievement. Achieve assigned quota targets and strategic objectives on a consistent basis.

         Campaign Execution. Execute assigned sales and marketing campaigns in a timely fashion.

         Metric Management. Achieve key metrics including phone activity, lead conversion rates, win rates, and partner recruitment and frequency of transaction.

         Relationship Management. Identify and assist in developing relationships with existing or potential partners with ability to drive significant revenue opportunities for the D&H Cloud Business Unit.  Will require regular visits/travel to customers.

         Collaboration. Work in tandem with the D&H sales organization, cross departmentally, and with targeted cloud vendor resources to coordinate, develop and win sales opportunities within assigned territory.

         Partner Transformation. Influence customer transformation and adoption of new business models and solutions related to cloud computing and associated technologies.

         Communication. Articulate the D&H Cloud BU strategy and value proposition.

         Partner Management. Document important partner information and opportunities, build adequate pipeline to achieve revenue goals, execute tactical outreach, and ensure action is taken to win new business.

         Pipeline Management. Maintain CRM sales pipeline per policy and provide timely and accurate sales forecasting to the D&H Cloud BU leadership team.

         Vendor Relations. Develop and maintain relationships with key cloud vendors within assigned territory to collaborate on new partner opportunities.

         Cloud Acumen. Maintain high level business and technical acumen related to cloud technology, managed and professional technology services and associated business models.

         Results Oriented. Demonstrate strong drive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations; persist despite obstacles, setbacks and competing influences.

         Drive. Promote a culture of high energy, creativity, leadership, timeliness, professionalism, desire to learn, and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement.

         Professionalism. Represent D&H professionally in daily ongoing interface with customers and vendors, and adhere to company policies, procedure and ethics.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

         Keeps work area neat, clean and hazard free.

         Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES

         Basic Microsoft Office, CRM, and office productivity software familiarity.

         Proven IT prospecting, business development, sales, and relationship management skills.

         High capacity for product knowledge and technical acumen.

         Strong presentation and communication skills.

         Solid technical acumen and understanding of cloud and managed service provider business models.

         Ability to understand operational processes.

         Analytical and problem-solving skills.

         Ability to think and work creatively to develop joint value propositions.

         Self-motivated with good time management skills.

         Results oriented with strong financial forecasting skills.

         Ability to qualify and prioritize business opportunities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

         Education

o    Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent industry experience.

         Experience

o    2+ years of experience managing partner relationships with solid, demonstrated performance.

o    Telesales process and pipeline management experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fulltime position (40 hours a week), Overtime, Weekends, Holidays, Trainings as required

         Ability to travel 10-20% of the time on short notice as required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

         Ability to read, write, and speak English.

         Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

         Ability to write simple correspondence and/or complete employment forms. 

MATHEMATICS SKILLS

         Ability to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.

 REASONING ABILITY

         Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Post hire certifications may be required to gain knowledge needed to stay current in field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk and hear.  The employee will frequently be required to stoop, kneel and crouch.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is seated in a cubicle environment and is exposed to fluorescent lighting, background noise, and computer monitors.