CX Named Account Sales Account Executive | Johannesburg

Avaya Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks an accomplished Sales Account Executive in Johannesburg, focusing on AI-powered customer experience solutions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of SaaS sales experience, particularly in CCaaS. Responsibilities include acting as a strategic advisor and delivering compelling product demonstrations. Excellent communication skills and a Master’s degree are preferred, along with a successful track record in sales. This role offers the opportunity to reshape customer experiences globally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of successful SaaS sales experience, preferably with CCaaS/UCaaS/CX.
• History of exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a sales leader for CCaaS, AI, and Orchestration portfolio.
• Lead strategic discussions for cloud CX solutions.
• Deliver high-impact product demonstrations and PoCs.

Skills

SaaS sales

CCaaS/UCaaS/CX expertise

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Master Degree

Job description

CX Named Account Sales Account Executive | Johannesburg

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Requisition ID: 37448

About Avaya

Avaya is an enterprise software leader that helps the world’s largest organizations and government agencies forge unbreakable connections.

The Avaya Infinity™ platform unifies fragmented customer experiences, connecting the channels, insights, technologies, and workflows that together create enduring customer and employee relationships.

We believe success is built through strong connections – with each other, with our work, and with our mission. At Avaya, you\'ll find a community that values your contributions and supports your growth every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.avaya.com

Description

Drive the Future of AI-Powered Customer Experience (CX)

Avaya is leading a massive shift in the global enterprise CX landscape with a unified, AI-driven, and open cloud architecture. We\'re looking for a highly accomplished and strategically-minded Sales Account Executive to be a primary driver in accelerating the adoption of our portfolio—focused on cutting-edge solutions: CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service), Omnichannel, AI/ML, Intelligent Orchestration, and Business Application Integration.

This is a dynamic role for a visionary who excels at building a compelling narrative and translating complex, multi-modal cloud capabilities into quantifiable, multi-million dollar business outcomes for our enterprise clients. If you thrive on demonstrating market expertise and driving the adoption of modern, open, and cloud-based CX solutions, this is your next career move

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic business advisor and sales leader: Focus on our strategic CCaaS, AI, and Orchestration portfolio and develop successful commercial and transition strategies for customers migrating from legacy environments.
• Trusted Executive Advisor: Act as the trusted business and sales advisor to customer executives, leading strategic discussions focused on total cost of ownership (TCO), return on investment (ROI), platform scalability, and the strategic roadmap for modern cloud CX solutions.
• Solution Strategy and Business Design (CCaaS/Omnichannel): Lead high-level business discovery to define the strategy and commercial justification for complex, large-scale CCaaS solutions. Focus on creating seamless, integrated customer journey outcomes across voice and digital channels (chat, email, social, messaging).
• Demonstration and Value Realization: Participate in the delivery of compelling, high-impact product demonstrations and Proof of Concepts (PoCs) that clearly illustrate the compelling business value of our platforms, showcasing integrations with core business applications (CRM, WFO, ERP).
• Competitive Market Strategy: Maintain expert-level knowledge of the CCaaS competitive landscape (e.g., Genesys, NICE CXone, Amazon Connect) and effectively position Avaya’s superior differentiation and clear business advantages.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Experience: 8+ years of successful SaaS sales experience with a strong preference for expertise in the CCaaS/UCaaS/CX.
• Achievements: A demonstrated history of hitting and exceeding sales targets.
• Executive Presence: Exceptional communication, presentation, and whiteboarding skills, with a proven ability to lead strategic, value-focused discussions with C-level audiences.
• Travel: Travel as required to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales plans.
• Languages: English - fluent written and spoken. Professional level local language(s).
• Ready to help enterprises globally redefine their Customer Experience with AI? Apply today.

#LI-CM1

Experience

• 10+ Years of Experience

Education

• Master Degree is preferred

Preferred Certifications

• N/A

Footer

Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason.