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Sales Director - Public Service (State, Local and Higher Education) - Colorado
Sales Director - Public Service (State, Local and Higher Education) - ColoradoAccenture • Denver, CO, US
Sales Director - Public Service (State, Local and Higher Education) - Colorado

Sales Director - Public Service (State, Local and Higher Education) - Colorado

Accenture • Denver, CO, US
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Sales Director

The Sales Director is a complex deal shaper who aligns to client imperatives and solves business problems. Sales Directors target the right clients, grow quality pipeline, win profitable deals, and manage sales activities with the objective of creating mutually beneficial, trust-based relationships that create value. A person in this role is expected to originate and sell comprehensive deals with various operational components with a value range of $5M to $50M+.

As a Sales professional aligned to our Public Service practice, you have existing trust-based relationships with State agencies, major City / County agencies and / or Higher Education institutions within Colorado. You will be accountable for driving incremental sales, originating, and closing deals with and through other public service executives.

Location : Denver

Responsibilities Include :

  • Provide solutions to complex business problems / opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs.
  • Expand our work in new areas of the client's business through new offerings and services.
  • Drive sales process and outcomes to clients on a dedicated basis, growing a profitable pipeline and / or backlog of sales, through deal origination, sales negotiations, and closure.
  • Lead the entire origination process for a large deal working with the Client Account Lead and client team, bringing the right talent to the sales opportunities at the right time.
  • Bringing a focus on the entire sales life cycle of an opportunity from origination to closure.
  • Be the lead in ensuring the Accenture Sales Methodologies are implemented and followed to maximize win probabilities across a portfolio of assigned accounts.
  • Successfully lead and align a complex network of stakeholders.
  • Determine pursuit strategies, develop client messaging plans and relationships, and apply industry-leading transformation strategies and practices.
  • Travel as required, up to 100%

Here's What You Need :

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience originating and capturing complex multi-tower service deals, preferably in value greater than $10M.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience shaping, negotiating, and closing large complex multi tower deals within Public Services / Higher Education (SLED) clients.
  • Existing trust-based relationships with State, major City / County and / or Higher Education institutions within Colorado.
  • Bonus Points If :

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Conversant in emerging trends in IT and Business.
  • Ability to look across the broad range of Accenture services from technology, transformation, digital and operations to create value for our clients.
  • Professional Skills :

  • Proven ability to operate within a team-oriented environment.
  • Proven sales deal leadership originating and closing multi-discipline (consulting plus outsourcing plus technology) services opportunities to State and local government agencies.
  • 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, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.

    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

    Illinois $136,800 to $237,600

    Minnesota $136,800 to $237,600

    Maryland $136,800 to $237,600

    New York / New Jersey $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.

    About Accenture

    We work with one shared purpose : to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces. Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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