Cloud Sales Director - Financial Services

We are :

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

A leading partner to the worlds major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, and Google. The formation of Accenture Cloud First, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you!

Our Cloud First group of more than 70,000 cloud professionals delivers a full stack of integrated cloud capabilities across data, edge, integrated infrastructure and applications, deep ecosystem skills, culture of change along with a deep industry expertise to shape, move, build and operate our clients businesses in the cloud.

To accelerate our customers transformation leveraging cloud, we combine world-class learning and talent development expertise;

deep experience in cloud change management; and cloud-ready operating models with a commitment to responsible business by design with security, data privacy, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethics and compliance built into the fundamental changes Accenture helps companies achieve.

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.

The work :

• Create solutions to complex technology business problems / opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs.
• Interacts with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determines pursuit strategies, develops client messaging plans and relationships, and applies industry-leading Cloud transformation strategies and practices.
• Has latitude in decision-making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Operates within large teams and directs specific team sales activities.

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 originating and closing deals in the professional services space in one or more of the following areas : Technology Modernization, Cloud enablement migration and modernization and Public Cloud managed services.
• 5 years experience selling to financial services clients such as Banking, Capital Markets and / or Insurance.
• 4 years experience selling consulting services with one or more of the major cloud providers (AWS, Azure and / or Google).
• Minimum of 2 years originating and capturing complex multi-tower service deals greater than $20M in total value.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associates Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience.)

Bonus points if you have :

• Previous experience in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing cloud migration, modernization, cloud native development or cloud managed services.
• Understands disposition of workloads for cloud migration / modernization.
• Experience working with hyperscaler teams.
• 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.

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.

As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $136,800 to $237,600

Colorado $136,800 to $237,600

District of Columbia $136,800 to $237,600

New York $136,800 to $237,600

Maryland $136,800 to $237,600

Washington $136,800 to $237,600

In addition to base pay, this Sales role is eligible for additional incentive compensation under the Sales Achievement Bonus Plan which is based on achievement toward individual sales targets, subject to Plan terms.

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