Business Solution Consultant - Managed Services

Logicalis • Kansas City, MO

73d • $145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

This sales role will collaborate with field Account Executives (AE) to identify, qualify, develop, propose and close Logicalis Managed Services (e.g. Managed Security Services, Infrastructure Management Services and Service Desk). The individual is responsible for driving sales growth with profitable, long-term contracts that deliver business results for our clients and establish and/ or build on our customer relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• 10 years’ experience combining products and services into technology solutions that meet client’s business needs within markets they serve.
• Demonstrated consultative and solution selling skills including ability to deliver solution or vertical point of view as necessary.
• Strong business acumen and IT knowledge with ability to engage at all levels (including Executive management) to uncover business challenges and desired outcomes.
• Strong sales leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated business and financial case development.
• Understands different contacts/positions within client’s enterprise and is comfortable consulting within and outside of data center.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current solution trends, rules/regulations, legislation, compliance requirements, etc.
• Member of or associated with industry organizations that furthers growth as trusted advisor with Account Executives, Area Sales Directors and clients.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office applications and other sales tools.

Nice To Haves

• Industry related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understands and maintains an in-depth knowledge of Logicalis' solution portfolio, including solution scope, value proposition, differentiation, qualifications, governance process, implementation approach, and contract terms.
• Understands and maintains an in-depth knowledge of the market including a clients' IT operations, competitive landscape and industry trends.
• Identifies new opportunities that intersect a client's need and Logicalis' solution value.
• Builds opportunity pursuit plans to focus and coordinate Logicalis sales efforts.
• Qualifies opportunities based on specific criteria to prioritize sales activities and increase win rates.
• Maintains a qualified opportunity pipeline sufficient to meet target sales objectives.
• Develops opportunities by building client advocacy and gathering information required for a proposal.
• Writes effective proposals that enable our client to make a Logicalis decision.
• Navigates client decision making process resulting in a win/ verbal approval.
• Closes business by navigating a client's approval and signature process and writing, delivering, and negotiating contracts.
• Enables a successful transition for the Service Delivery implementation team through supporting processes and communication.
• Collaborates with Account Executives and other sales resources for effective sales execution.
• Establishes trust with decision makers through knowledge, expertise, integrity, thought leadership, and client experience.
• Leads the sales pursuit with the client and supporting Logicalis team.
• Follows all Logicalis sales, quality assurance and approval processes including the use of all related tools and resources.
• Contributes to Logicalis’ sales collateral and/ or intellectual capital (Sales Presentations, Proposals, PoVs, Win Writeups, etc.).
• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through performing behaviors consistent with the organization's values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

Benefits

• Salary Compensation Range: $145,000 to $155,000 plus commission.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees