We are a technology company that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be productive, creative and happier at work.
That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology portfolio.
By doing these things, we create success faster and in circumstances otherwise not possible.We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement.
We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities.The impact you will have:Do you enjoy connecting the dots?
The Director of Specialty Sales US will lead our team of Specialty Sales Executives, with the mandate of driving our Cloud and Managed Services growth.
It is an exciting space, but it is also creating new challenges, fears, and adoption hurdles.
That’s where you come in.You will bring deep experience in solution-based selling, understanding clients’ strategic imperatives, and creating highly effective sales systems to unlock the potential of their teams.
To make this happen, you will leverage Softchoice’s expertise in Cloud, Data Center, Networking, Security, Professional Services, and Managed Services.You will collaborate with Softchoice District Sales Leaders, our Regional Vice President(s), and our Partners to positively impact our business.
You will also work to build our sales strategy, sales messaging, and sales enablement within a Challenger Sales context, with specific focus on Journey-led sales approach based on customer insights.
Your leadership will help our customers succeed and thrive into the future.What you’ll do:* Lead and mobilize a team of Specialty Sales Executives across the US to drive and grow our Public/Private Cloud, and Managed Services business.* Lead and coach a Specialty Sales Manager(s).* Collaborate with District Sales Leadership to identify unique market requirements and identify appropriate strategies.* Champion solution-led sales models and embracing deal-based coaching.* Articulate our market strategy, and how we help customers Reduce, Optimize, and Innovate to unlock value.* Create and maintain strategic relationships with Cloud and Data Center Partners.* Drive adoption of best practices and selling systems across sales districts.* Provide thought leadership and driving organizational direction.* Monitor, evaluate, and report on trends within the industry and disseminating information across teams and stakeholders.What you’ll bring to the table:* 10+ years of business-to-business technical and sales/pre/post experience with 3+ years of people leadership experience.* Either practice/product experience, or deep experience with new service introduction into selling teams.* Demonstrated ability to co-create solutions with clients, via Design Thinking or other modern techniques.* Creative and strategic thinking with excellent decision making skills.* Demonstrated experience in optimizing sales results and productivity.* Ideally based in proximity to Softchoice US offices.* A college or university degree is required.Why people love working here:* Softchoice has been recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada by the Great Place to Work Institute for 16 consecutive years.* Softchoice has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the United States for several years.* We offer meaningful work and opportunities for career growth.* Our team members have 2 paid volunteer days per year to give back to a cause of their choice.* We offer an opportunity to build a career in the technology industry.* We have raised over $3 million through Softchoice Cares, our grassroots fundraising organization.Inclusion & equal opportunity employment:We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging.
People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.Require an accommodation?
We are ready to help:We are proud to provide interview and employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process.
If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to asktalentacquisition@softchoice.com.
We are committed to work with you to best meet your needs.Our commitment to your experience:We are committed to the safety of all candidates and team members.
With that in mind, we have implemented virtual interviewing for everyone.
We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will most likely be doing the same.Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education and check your references.:When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely.
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