Director Sales Force Effectiveness

Aon Corporation • Chicago, IL

57d

About The Position

Aon is looking for a Director, Sales Force Effectiveness. This position can be located in Boston, MA, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY and additional locations as well. As a Director, you will be responsible for managing multiple client engagements, building relationships with client senior business leaders to generate revenue, and leading a team of associates and consultants in the delivery of high-quality sales effectiveness solutions. You will also play an important role in developing the technical/consulting skills of our team members. The role is responsible for solving complex business problems, building and maintaining relationships with Fortune 1000 senior executives, and converts project leads into profitable billings for the practice. Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of relevant work experience
• Aptitude for defined technical skills; excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables and formula development) and data visualization and analytic tools such as Tableau
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
• Broad-based and business-oriented understanding of sales process, sales tools, incentives, reporting, planning, quota, territory, forecasting, process and sales talent issues
• Ability to draft business correspondence, reports and presentations
• Strong analytical skills; the ability to synthesize data and develop insights
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to think critically and question data
• Project management skills

Nice To Haves

• Demonstration of leadership in extracurricular activities
• Sales Experience
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by reading industry journals, participating in industry wide community activities, and taking advantages of training offered
• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete project work steps, analyze data, and accumulate knowledge of business models through actual engagements
• Apply ground breaking consulting methodologies to complex client business problems
• Develop relationships with internal clients such as senior consultants, peers, and associates in other offices to establish professional reputation and increase project opportunities
• Responsible for upsell/cross-sell and selling small to medium engagements.
• Responsible for interacting and establishing trust with client contacts and enhancing individual utilization.
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of sales effectiveness strategies and programs aimed at addressing clients' business and people challenges.
• Support the sale of client projects; listen for possible extend/expand opportunities in client interactions
• Contribute to client proposals by observing client scoping conversations with senior consultants
• Conduct research at the direction of senior consultants.
• Respond to client needs and execute project plans to deliver optimal engagement value to both the client and Aon
• Deliver work products of the highest quality as directed by Sr. Consultants and Project Leaders.
• Participate in scheduled and on the job training to develop a full understanding of Aon's consulting methodologies; Supplement this with outside reading to develop a deeper understanding of the business issues and trends
• Support internal initiatives to develop new consulting content, develop new markets and recruit new consultants.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis up to 50%

Benefits

• Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
• In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce.
• Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.
• Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.
• We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.
• Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential.
• As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees