Sales Manager- Data Platform

InterSystems; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 515,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data technology provider is seeking a Middle East Sales Manager to drive sales of their IRIS Data Platform. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing new accounts and maintaining strategic partnerships within the healthcare and public sectors. Key responsibilities include engaging with partners to discover new business opportunities, managing sales proposals, and representing the company at high-level meetings. Candidates need strong communication skills, a solid understanding of technology, and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in opening and developing new accounts.
• Minimum of eight years track record in achieving above-quota performance.
• Strong understanding of middleware technology.

Responsibilities

• Discover and develop new business opportunities with partners.
• Lead sales proposals and manage technical issues.
• Coordinate with internal resources to support partners.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Customer relationship management

Technology understanding

Excellent communication skills

Revenue growth through acquisition

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Job description

Profile Summary

We have an opportunity for a Middle East Sales Manager with a proven track record of successfully articulating and selling technology‑led solutions to new customers within the Healthcare and Public sectors. You will drive new sales of our IRIS Data Platform to new end users and using System Integrators across the Middle East. Responsible for creating strategic alliances in a horizontal marketplace you will need strong knowledge of technology and understand the concept of software middleware in order to identify new business partners and end users.. This role will require regular travel in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Discover, qualify and develop new Data Platform business opportunities with Solution Partners and System Integrators building long‑term relationships.
• Engage with marketing to develop and execute appropriate value propositions and campaigns to drive new Data Platform business.
• Lead the sales proposition in the Middle East and represent the company at the highest level with new customers.
• Work with Sales Support to provide timely proposals to new business partners.
• Manage, escalated and resolve technical or contractual issues.
• Coordinate internal technical and non‑technical resources to educate and to equip Business Partners with all the information they need to be successful.
• Partnering with InterSystems internal stakeholders (technical marketing and business development teams) to develop compelling solutions for prospective customers.
• Develop new and expand existing partner relationships, identify sponsors and nurture technical alliance and sales relationships to drive sales of InterSystems Data Platform products.
• Understand competitive landscape and how the InterSystems Data Platform products fit into a total enterprise solution.
• Meet with partner senior executives (CEO, VP Development, CTO, CIO) on a regular basis to identify strategic and tactical opportunities detailing must‑solve problems.
• Represent InterSystems at conferences to promote InterSystems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in opening and developing new accounts working with resellers or distributors of software solutions for data‑rich industry needs.
• Entrepreneurial qualities and the ability to develop creative strategies to increase new business.
• Eight years minimum track record in achieving above‑quota performance.
• Evidence of sales success through partners.
• Excellent listening, written and communication skills.
• Extensive and proven track record of attracting and developing new customers.
• Proven ability to grow revenue streams from existing customers and partners.
• Strong understanding of technology and the concept of middleware.
• Able to understand business requirements and to derive equitable solutions.
• Proven ability to present effectively at board level.
• Hunter profile with proven track record of increasing revenue through new customer acquisition.
• Demonstrated experience selling software solutions into diverse horizontal markets.

Education & Training

• Degree qualified or equivalent.

About InterSystems

InterSystems a creative data technology provider delivers a unified foundation for next‑generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978 InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24/7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information please visit InterSystems.

Required Experience:

Manager