Data & AI Technology Sales Director

Flagship Kansas; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 136,800 - 237,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Flagship Kansas is looking for an experienced sales professional to drive business expansion through innovative data solutions. You will engage in all phases of the sales cycle, develop relationships with key clients, and focus on delivering customized solutions that leverage modern technologies.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in data-driven environments and proven ability in sales management, particularly with platforms like Snowflake and Databricks. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in selling data solutions.
• Experience in selling Snowflake and/or Databricks platforms.
• Proven ability to manage the entire sales cycle.

Responsibilities

• Create solutions to complex technology business problems.
• Interact with senior management levels at clients.
• Mobilize ecosystem partners for large deals.

Skills

Sales process expertise

Relationship building

Cloud-based technologies knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

The beginning of a new Data & AI decade that will reshape work and society has begun. Accenture is stepping boldly into this future with a clear strategy and purpose: to help clients optimize and reinvent their business with data & AI – backed by a $3B investment and commitment to our people to do industry-defining work.

With over 77,000 professionals dedicated to Data & AI, Accenture’s Data & AI organization brings together our Experienced Innovation, Strategic Investment, Exceptional Talent, and Power Ecosystem.

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.

As a Sales capture, you will 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 sales team 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.

Responsibilities

• Create solutions to complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs.
• Interact with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determine pursuit strategies, develop client messaging plans and relationships, and apply industry‑leading Snowflake or Databricks transformation strategies and practices.
• Have latitude in decision‑making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Operate within large teams and direct specific team sales activities.
• Mobilize the Ecosystem partners (AWS, MS, SAP, etc.) for driving larger Mega deals – driving business outcomes tied to RPO of the ecosystem.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

What you need:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in selling data solutions, analytical data warehouses, cloud data migration solutions, analytics/reporting solutions to harness the power of AI and GenAI for our clients.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in selling Snowflake and/or Databricks platforms.
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience of selling into any of these industries: Financial Services, Communications/Media/Technology, Products (Consumer, Retail, Industrial), Public Sector, Resources (Utilities, Oil & Gas, Energy).
• Minimum of 8 years’ Sales Pursuit Management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in direct sales, preferably with quota of $10M.
• Proven ability to manage the entire sales cycle (customer identification, outreach, proposal creation, contract negotiations, closing, metrics reporting).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate’s degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience).

Bonus points if you have:

• Thought leadership in data migration, modernization and managed services, building new data architectures (Mesh/Fabric), data products and marketplaces, cloud data & analytics platforms and use cases, AI and Gen AI foundation model services.
• Experience working within G2000 customers.
• 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.
• Strong Ecosystem selling experience with AI led Data engineering transformational programs.

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.

Compensation and benefits

In addition to base pay, this Sales role is eligible for additional incentive compensation which is based on achievement toward individual sales metrics, subject to Plan terms. 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. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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