Account Executive - Cyber Security & Business Intelligence (BI)
Cyberlogic
- Stellenbosch, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- We challenge ourselves to be more AWESOME
- We are driven to KEEP learning and EVOLVING
- We look beyond symptoms to identify and RESOLVE ROOT CAUSES
- We hold each other accountable through CANDID and constructive FEEDBACK
- We respect and care for each other and know we will only SUCCEED if we work AS A TEAM
- We CARE deeply ABOUT the success of CYBERLOGIC
- We FINISH WHAT WE START
- We always GIVE OUR BEST even if it means putting in the hard yards
- We KEEP THINGS SIMPLE
- Establishing professional and consultative relationships with client stakeholders, up to C-level where applicable, across a range of small, mid-sized and large accounts by developing a core understanding of their unique business drivers and matching them with solutions that align to the clients' OKRs (Objectives, Key Results)
- Crafting proposals and closing deals that result in consistently meeting/exceeding sales targets
- Collaborating cross-functionally with other relevant teams across the business to create and refine strategies, processes, and policies that drive organisational growth
- Collaborating with external business partners (vendors, OEMs, etc.) to drive mutually beneficial outcomes for shared prospects and clients
- Developing Sales Plan: Develop a comprehensive sales plan to reach and exceed sales quota both on an annual and quarterly basis.
- Lead Generation: Build and execute on strategies to identify and seek out new leads and opportunities in the Cyber Security, and Business Intelligence (BI) market.
- Account Planning: Define clear plans to convert prospects to closed won opportunities. Identify and reach decision makers and key influencers and can persuade them to take-action by leaning on best-practice sales methodologies.
- Industry Knowledge: Constantly refresh insight, knowledge and understanding of broad IT technology industry, solutions and strategies.
- Presentation and Proposal Building: Professionally and effectively communicate Cyberlogic's solutions to new prospects through presentations, written proposals, RFP responses and regular business correspondence.
- Pipeline Management: Follow the sales processes/procedures including creating and maintaining a monthly/quarterly sales forecast and excellent CRM hygiene.
- Vendor/Partner Ecosystem Management: Build relationships with key partner/vendor stakeholders to execute joint account and market development opportunities which leads to new solutions and revenue sources ensuring mutual alignment and maximisation of co-selling opportunities.
- Data/Performance Analytics: Assist in monitoring and analysing objectives and key results (OKRs) to evaluate the effectiveness of sales campaigns. Contribute insights to optimise strategies and improve ROI of sales/demand generation activities.
- Outstanding commercial sales acumen derived from previous experience in a sales or account management role, preferably within the IT/Cloud services, Cyber Security, or Data Analytics and Intelligence industries.
- A demonstrable understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: IT & Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Cyber Security, or Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have a demonstrated desire to grow and achieve personal and work goals.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team.
- Proven ability to work autonomously in a remote / hybrid environment.
- Exceptional organisational, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging to suit differing personas and business priorities.
- Leadership qualities and a deep desire to nurture those skills and competencies.
- 5+ years of relevant B2B sales and/or account management experience.
- An excellent sales track record selling technology solutions within the following fields: Cyber Security, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Technology Solutions, SaaS.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology or a related field. Additional education/certifications are desirable.
- Experience in acquiring key new logo customers (Hunting).
- Skilled Solution Seller with a shown ability to build proposals.
- Ability to operate up to a C-Level within our prospects & customers (CIOs, CTOs).
- Familiarity with established sales methodologies such as MEDDIC or Value Selling preferred.
- Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar is desirable.
- Leadership experience (formal and/or informal) is a plus.
- Own vehicle and valid driver's license is required (may be required to travel to clients/offices)