Job Description
Data /AI Sales Director Role: Consultative sales and solutioning
We are:
A leading partner to the world’s major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google.
The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you!
Our Cloud First group of more than 70,000 cloud professionals delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data, edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to shape, move, build and operate our clients’ businesses in the cloud.
To accelerate our customers transformation leveraging cloud, we combine world-class learning and talent development expertise; deep experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating models with a commitment to responsible business by design
– with security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental changes Accenture helps companies achieve.
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 technologies and approaches.
The work:
Create solutions to complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs.
Interact with mid and senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determine pursuit strategies, develop client messaging plans and relationships, and applies industry-leading Cloud, Product Engineering, or Business Systems transformation strategies and practices.
Have latitude in decision-making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
Operate within large teams and direct specific individual and team sales activities.
Able to travel periodically (as necessary) post COVID travel considerations/concerns (as currently much of our work is virtual)
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Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
Growing our Data/AI market share across Comms, Hi-Tech and Software & platform clients in US West
Working with senior client executives in originating next generation data platform deals
Here’s what you need
Experience in selling Cloud based data solutions, analytical data warehouses, cloud data migration solutions, analytics/reporting
Good understanding of cloud data warehousing & analytical platforms in the market
Strong relationships with senior executives across Hi-Tech, Software & Platforms or Comms clients in US West
Bonus points if you have:
Thought leader in building next generation data architectures
Understand challenges in cloud data migration, building analytical data warehouses and AI/ML use cases on the data platform
Provide advice to clients on platform choices, data models and deployment architectures
Designing edge-based use cases and solutions
Understanding / awareness in what it takes to design next generation data platforms
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.
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.
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Pursuant to theColorado Equal Pay Transparency Act,the expected salary range for this role is $155,000 to $195,00 for Senior Manager or $195,000 to $220,000 for an Associate Director and information on benefits offered is here.
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We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization.
As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.
Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values.
Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Polic