Cybersecurity CrowdStrike Alliance Business Origination Lead

Accenture•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a global collective of innovators applying the New every day to improve the way the world works and lives. Help us show the world what’s possible as you partner with clients to unlock hidden value and deliver innovative solutions. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning, and a global community of diverse talent and perspectives, we drive success in a new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Our expertise spans 40+ industries across 120+ countries and impacts millions of lives every day. We turn ideas into reality. You are: A growth focused sales professional who has successfully created positive impact through year-on-year business expansion. You know – and have business development phases of a sales cycle, including account development, opportunity identification, relationship development, and qualification by applying deep sales process and technical expertise. Your focus is on development of Cybersecurity opportunities. You develop primary relationships with key Accenture account personnel, most significantly client account leads (CALs), to identify opportunities to solve client pain points and growth objectives utilizing a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging the CrowdStrike Falcon platform . Additionally, you will support the account personnel in building relationships with key buyers through bringing business and technical expertise to business development conversations.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of Business Development in the professional services space – specifically Security Services including CrowdStrike Falcon capabilities.
Minimum of 5 years’ Sales Pursuit Management experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in direct sales with quota of $8M+.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree , must have minimum 6 years work experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing Security.
Experience working within Security customers.
Selling with or around CrowdStrike products.
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.
Ability to discuss network modernization and operations “on the fly” with VP+ clients and working level technical resources
Experience working with ecosystem partners
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.

Responsibilities

Identify complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs .
Create differentiated opportunities based on Accenture’s CrowdStrike offerings and joint go-to-market plays .
Interact with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determine pursuit strategies, develop client contact plans and relationships, and apply industry-leading Security transformation and operations strategies and practices.
Prospects new opportunities proactively through client account leads and direct client | client team | partner team contact .
Focuses on progression of new opportunities to rapid qualification and advancement to Stage 2B (priced proposal)