Accenture

Data & AI Technology Sales Director

Accenture$136K — $237K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience selling data solutions, analytics, and cloud data migration.
  • 2+ years of experience selling Snowflake or Databricks platforms.
  • 5+ years of experience selling to industries such as Financial Services and Public Sector.
  • 8+ years of Sales Pursuit Management experience required.
  • 2+ years of direct sales experience, with a quota of $10M+.
  • Proven ability to manage the entire sales cycle effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (12 years of relevant work experience).

Responsibilities

  • Develop solutions for complex technology challenges based on client needs.
  • Engage with senior management to formulate pursuit strategies and client messaging.
  • Make independent decisions and set objectives for significant assignments.
  • Lead and coordinate team sales activities within large groups.
  • Mobilize key Ecosystem partners (AWS, MS, SAP) for high-value opportunities.

Benefits

  • Be part of a diverse, global Accenture community focused on innovation.
  • Work on impactful projects using cutting-edge technologies.
  • Access continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate on human-centric solutions to tackle complex challenges.
Full Job Description
You are: A growth focused sales professional who has successfully created positive impact through year-on-year business expansion.  You know – and have run all phases of a sales cycle, including qualification, sales pursuit and close by applying deep sales process and technical expertise. You develop relationships with key buyers and decision-makers at new and existing clients by utilizing a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging the latest cloud-based technologies. As a Sales capture, you will originate new sales opportunities unrelated to extensions or renewals in a complex environment, typically cross service-group. Lead early-stage positioning with clients and develop and execute the origination strategy to identify and qualify specific opportunities. Continue working with the sales team to ensure closure of sales. May focus on a single large account, leveraging deep content knowledge and client relationships to originate and close opportunities at that client. The work:
  • Create solutions to complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs.

  • Interacts with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determines pursuit strategies, develops client messaging plans and relationships, and applies industry-leading Snowflake or Databricks transformation strategies and practices.

  • Has latitude in decision-making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.

  • Operates within large teams and directs specific team sales activities.

  • Ability to mobilize the Ecosystem partners ( AWS , MS , SAP etc ) for driving larger Mega deals – driving business outcomes tied to RPO ( remaining performance obligations) of the ecosystem.

Travel may be required for this role.  The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements What you need:
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in selling data solutions, analytical data warehouses, cloud data migration solutions, analytics/reporting solutions to harness the power of AI and GenAI for our clients.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in selling Snowflake and/or Databricks platforms.

  • Minimum of 5 years previous experience of selling into any of these industries is required; Financial Services, Communications/Media/Technology, Products (Consumer, Retails, Industrial), Public Sector, Resources (Utilities, Oil & Gas, Energy)

  • Minimum of 8 years’ Sales Pursuit Management experience.

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct sales, preferably with quota of $10M+ 

  • Proven ability to manage the entire sales cycle (customer identification, outreach, proposal creation, contract negotiations, closing, metrics reporting)

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate’s degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Bonus points if you have:
  • Thought leadership in data migration, modernization and managed services, building new data architectures (Mesh/Fabric), data products and marketplaces, cloud data & analytics platforms and use cases, AI and Gen AI foundation model services.

  • Experience working within G2000 customers.

  • Experience with C-Level client relationship building and relationship management.

  • Proven ability to operate within a team-oriented environment.

  • Demonstrated commitment, teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.

  • High energy level, focus and ability to work well in demanding client environments.

  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.

  • Unquestionable professional integrity, credibility and character.

  • Strong Ecosystem selling experience with AI led Data engineering transformational programs.

What’s in it for you?
  • You will be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture community; teams pushing the boundaries of new business capabilities and emerging technologies and services, sharing their experiences and lessons learned with each other.  You’ll have the chance to thrive in an environment where your ideas are valued and your voice matters.

  • At Accenture, you will be able to work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies and industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain driven design.

  • Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll learn from and work with Accenture’s certified practitioners and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack, sales skills, and certifications.

  • You'll be immersed in the design and implementation of human-centric solutions to help solve complex challenges with some of the world’s largest companies.

In addition to base pay, this Sales role is eligible for additional incentive compensation which is based on achievement toward individual sales metrics, subject to Plan terms

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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