Red Hat

Sales Specialist 3

Red Hat$80K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Ontario, CA
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in sales or account management, preferably in tech or software sectors.
  • Strong understanding of subscription services and complex sales cycles.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with junior sales personnel.
  • Proficiency in articulating business value related to technology solutions.
  • Expert-level knowledge of relevant products and Red Hat portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the lifecycle of strategic sales opportunities independently.
  • Define complex subscription and service SKUs, mitigating risks proactively.
  • Lead collaborations with various stakeholders including Account Executives and Architects.
  • Develop strategies focused on showcasing Customer ROI.
  • Conduct customer presentations on Red Hat solutions and competitive advantages.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product offerings and industry trends.
  • Provide insights into sales forecasts and identify improvement areas.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous professional development and mentorship.
  • Engagement with a collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Chance to work at a company known for its contributions to open-source technology.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge products and services in the tech industry.
Full Job Description
The Sales Specialist 3 is responsible for independently managing and orchestrating the lifecycle of assigned moderately complex net new/strategic sales opportunities. This role works and is focused in Ottawa, CA and preference will be focused on local candidates within region.

This role works independently with minimal instruction, demonstrating good judgment to resolve moderately complex issues. The Sales Specialist 3 contributes significantly to account growth by positioning business value and consistently exceeding net new subscription revenue targets. This role requires proactive collaboration and mentorship of junior colleagues.

For additional detailed role information, see the Master Technical Sales Role Charter.

Note: This role may come into contact with confidential or sensitive customer information requiring special treatment in accordance with Red Hat policies and applicable privacy laws.

What you will do:
  • Independently manage and orchestrate the lifecycle of assigned moderately complex net new/strategic sales opportunities.
  • Define and articulate complex subscription, services, and training SKUs and quantities, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
  • Lead and manage collaborations with Account Executives (AE), Account Solution Architects (ASA), and relevant partner ecosystem resources.
  • Develop and implement strategies to capture business value (Customer ROI) for assigned opportunities.
  • Independently lead customer presentations and sessions on business problems, Red Hat solutions, business value, competitive positioning, and product capabilities and roadmaps.
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of products within their domain and solid knowledge of the Red Hat portfolio.
  • Proactively advise on and contribute to sales forecasts for assigned opportunities, identifying potential areas for improvement.


About Red Hat

Red Hat, Inc. is a leading provider of open source software solutions, including Linux, Kubernetes, and Ansible. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Red Hat operates in over 100 countries and has more than 13,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to open source innovation and has a strong community of developers and partners. Red Hat was acquired by IBM in 2019 and is now part of IBM's Hybrid Cloud division.
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