Strategic Account Manager (Government Sector)

Trend Micro; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trend Micro, through its TrendAI unit, seeks a Strategic Account Manager in Singapore to lead government ministry engagements, drive quota, and partner with resellers and SIs. You will shape security solutions for national priorities and act as trusted adviser to agency stakeholders.

The role requires 8+ years in government IT/security sales, expertise in procurement processes, and the ability to engage senior leaders while promoting cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization solutions in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Account Management selling IT/security to government ministries in Singapore.
• Familiar with government procurement, tenders, RFP cycles, and vetting requirements.
• Able to engage senior directors and C-level stakeholders within government agencies.
• Experience selling cybersecurity, networking and IT products to the government sector.
• Knowledge of virtualization and cloud environments in government contexts.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/IT/Management; security clearance advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as account lead for assigned government accounts based on the Client Value Proposition.
• Engage agency stakeholders to identify needs, priorities, and national security goals.
• Navigate GeBIZ tenders and ensure compliance with security/data requirements.
• Develop forecast and manage account plans using TM tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address agency goals.
• Drive opportunities with government/public sector customers.
• Maintain knowledge of cybersecurity landscape and competitive posture.

Skills

Account Management

C-level engagement

Strategic Selling

Forecasting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Government Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/IT/Management

Tools

Salesforce

GeBIZ

Job description

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk.

At TrendAI™, we're always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) in Singapore will focus on proactively selling Trend Micro products and services into Singapore government ministries, with expertise in homeland security. The Strategic Account Manager will drive to meet and exceed quota by engaging customers directly, leveraging and partnering with resellers and Government-accredited System Integrators (SIs).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the account lead for assigned government accounts based on the Client Value Proposition
• Work closely with agency stakeholders to identify needs, planned initiatives, and national security/critical infrastructure priorities, acting as trusted adviser and advocate on best practices and solutions to address the agency's cybersecurity and operational technology goals
• Navigate government procurement processes (e.g. GeBIZ tenders, panel arrangements) and ensure compliance with government security and data classification requirements
• Provide back up and support to client teams where required
• Recognized as the go-to person internally on the own government account portfolio
• Partner internally with cross-functional teams - such as Technical, Regional Account Managers, Marketing - to understand agency goals and key performance metrics
• Pro-actively engage and drive opportunities with respective government/public sector customers
• Develop and manage a reliable forecast and ensure disciplined use of Trend Micro sales forecasting, account plans and customer relationship tools
• Maintain sound knowledge of the government/public sector cybersecurity landscape, regulatory requirements, and the competitive posture of Trend Micro and other industry leaders

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in government/public sector cybersecurity forums, industry conferences, and trade shows, as required
• Participate in the planning and execution of programs designed to promote Trend Micro's activities within the government sector
• Document and regularly maintain all relevant information in Salesforce

EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years' experience in Account Management in Information Technology / Security solutions companies, selling into Singapore government ministries, with expertise in homeland security
• Familiarity with government procurement processes, tender/RFP cycles, and security clearance or vetting requirements
• Ability to effectively engage at senior/director and C-level stakeholders within government agencies
• Working knowledge and experience in selling key cybersecurity, networking, and IT products and solutions, as well as knowledge of top competitive solutions serving the government sector
• Strong knowledge of Virtualization and cloud-based solutions preferred, including government-accredited cloud environments
• Pattern of quantifiable success in large account management and selling strategies within regulated or security-sensitive environments
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT or Management with equivalent work experience preferred; existing security clearance or eligibility to obtain one is an advantage

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