Strategic Account Manager
Forcepoint
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and passionate Named Account Manager. You will be responsible for New Business (New Logo and Cross-sell & Upsell) for all Forcepoint solutions within a defined territory in the TOLA Region.
Essential Functions
Responsible for new account development and/or expanding existing accounts through business to business sales of Forcepoint software licensing, appliances and services to accounts
Working with the Area Vice President, develop and implement specific customer accounts and opportunity plans in support of company goals and quota objectives
Effectively engage sales resources: SE, Channel, Solutions Sales teams and Executives on the development and implementation of customer account plans
Use the CRM system effectively, responsible for the development, management and closure of forecasted opportunities
Manage and drive revenue through complex, multiple go-to-market strategies
Execute complex sales and effectively manage the sales process and activities
Manage and Prospect within a assigned Territory targeting 150 Enterprise accounts
Communicate Unique Value Proposition within verticals such as Oil & Gas, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Retail.
Meet or exceed sales quota
Interface to negotiate and exchange information with all levels of management
Education and Experience
Extensive and proven Cyber Security Enterprise Field Sales, including not limited to, Cloud Security - Network Security - Data Protect, CASB, SWG software Sales experience
Relationship management and new business sales experience
Experience of managing, growing and taking ownership of accounts
Previous experience with accounts with 7000 employees or more.
A proven sales background of consistent achievement against quota
Used to meeting with and presenting to C-level / executive level contacts within customers’ accounts
Used to working with the Channel as well as developing business directly
Able to effectively partner and engage with internal sales resources such as sales specialists and sales engineers, as well as liaising with external partners at all levels
Familiar with sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC
A structured and processed style of working with good time-management skills
Experience of working across various vertical markets
Good analytical and forecasting skills
Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills
5 years + of Enterprise Sales Experience
Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.
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