Sales Executive, Data Platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 143,950 - 193,950; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Sales Executive for its Data Platforms team in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves managing the sales cycle from origination to close, focusing on cloud-based solutions including Snowflake and Databricks. Candidates should have a proven track record in sales pursuit management and a strong ability to build relationships with key clients.

The position requires at least 8 years of experience in relevant sales roles, with significant quota responsibilities. A bachelor's degree in a related discipline is also necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in selling Cloud based data solutions.
• Minimum of 8 years’ Sales Pursuit Management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct sales with quota of $20M+.

Responsibilities

• Manage the opportunity from sales origination to sales pursuit to close.
• Originate new sales opportunities in a complex environment.
• Lead early-stage positioning with clients and develop origination strategies.

Skills

Sales cycle management

Client relationship building

Technical expertise in cloud solutions

Analytical data solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or completion of a college program in a related discipline

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Sales Executive, Data Platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)

Job No. R00305057 | Toronto, Ontario

Sales Capture Senior Manager | Senior Level | Full time

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.

The Work

• Manage the opportunity from sales origination to sales pursuit to close using deep sales process and offering expertise.
• 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 account teams 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.
• Create solutions to complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs.
• The focus is on Data Modernization & Data migration solutions primarily on how to help customers who need help reinventing their Data Platforms.
• Operates within large teams and directs specific team sales activities.
• Interacts with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determines pursuit strategies, develops client messaging plans and relationships, and applies industry-leading Cloud transformation strategies and practices.

What you need

• 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.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in selling Cloud based data solutions, analytical data warehouses, cloud data migration solutions, analytics/reporting.
• Minimum of 8 years’ Sales Pursuit Management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct sales with quota of $20M+.
• Proven ability to mobilize the Ecosystem partners (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Microsoft, etc.) for driving larger Mega deals.
• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a college program in a related discipline.
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Bonus points if you have

• Good understanding of cloud data warehousing & analytical platforms in the market.
• 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 architecture.
• 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.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Role Location: Toronto, Ontario

Annual Salary Range: British Columbia/Ontario $143,950 to $193,950

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