Acquisition Director

Orange Business • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary mission of the Acquisition Director is to secure large new logo contracts ($20m to +$100m) that contribute to Orange Americas overall growth strategy, nurturing partnerships that enhance new logo account penetration and relationships. This role involves working with a specific set of assigned target accounts to secure new logo contracts valued over $20 million. The individual will establish and maintain deep relationships within target accounts, extending beyond traditional IT and telecom roles, and collaborate with IT partners associated with target accounts to enhance business development efforts. A key responsibility is to develop and maintain comprehensive strategic account plans and guide the business development team in executing targeted campaigns. The goal is to close a minimum of one new logo deal per year with a combined TCV Target of $20m, while ensuring alignment with broader team objectives. While this role does not involve direct reports, effective collaboration and communication with internal teams is essential for driving results and achieving business objectives, and the ability to lead matrixed pursuit teams is a must. The role is accountable for securing minimum one new logo per year with a contract valued at over $20 million annually, contributing directly to the organization's revenue goals. Maintaining Salesforce and forecast accuracy is critical, as is leading pursuit strategies while effectively communicating with internal solutions and presales teams for closure success. Close alignment with marketing on campaigns, events, and account-based marketing for target accounts is also vital.

Requirements

• Successfully closed large NEW LOGO IT contracts valued at over $50 million.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the sales process.
• Have relationships within our target base of large internationally intense US HQ’d multinationals.
• Experience in telecommunications allows you to navigate complex global contracts effectively.
• Ability to create deep, multidimensional account plans and corresponding pursuit plans.
• Deep understanding of service management functions, solutions, and delivery in pursuit scenarios.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and AI.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Competitive attitude.
• Ability to lead internal teams effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with working alongside IT integrators is considered advantageous for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with a specific set of assigned target accounts to secure new logo contracts valued over $20 million.
• Establish and maintain deep relationships within target accounts, extending beyond traditional IT and telecom roles.
• Collaborate with IT partners associated with target accounts to enhance business development efforts.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive strategic account plans (relationship mapping, corporate objectives, compelling events, competitive landscape, win themes, etc.) and guide the business development team in executing targeted campaigns.
• Achieve the target of closing minimum one new logo deal per year with a combined TCV Target of $20m while ensuring alignment with broader team objectives.
• Lead matrixed pursuit teams.
• Maintain Salesforce and forecast accuracy.
• Lead pursuit strategies while effectively communicating with internal solutions and presales teams.
• Align closely with marketing on campaigns, events, account-based marketing, etc. for target accounts.

Benefits

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
• Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed