Big Data & Data Governance Sales Specialist (S)

Job Number: 24773

Position Title: Sales Specialist 5

External Description:

Our Team

The Sales team plays a vital role not only with regard to revenue generation, but also with Informatica’s reputation in the marketplace. We’re the frontline evangelists, the direct line to our customers. Backed by the strength of the Informatica brand we act as trusted advisors to solve our customers’ data problems. This trust is due to the quality products we offer and the knowledge that we can confidently stand behind them with an award winning global support team of data integration experts that are dedicated to our customers’ success.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Sales Big Data/Data Governance Specialist to join our UKI team. The role is for a seasoned enterprise account executive with experience selling large and complex software solutions within the area of Enterprise Data Governance and Big Data. Informatica is regarded by many as the product and market leader. This is an exciting time to join the team as we experience huge growth in demand driven by market trends including Digital Transformation, Customer Centricity, Regulation and Compliance, GDPR and next Generation Analytics. In support of this, Informatica made a key acquisition, early in 2017, of Diaku – a leader in the Data Governance Application space as well is unique in her Data Cataloging and Data Lake solutions.

Based out of our Maidenhead or London office, this role is working across UKI. You will report to the Head of the UKI business. You will be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities and supporting the local sales teams with expert knowledge and solution sales capability. As well as exploring new business, deal opportunities may be handled as a “pilot” or in conjunction with regional Account Managers.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are motivated and eager to expand sales within existing and new accounts while focusing on customer needs and developing relationships with key decision makers. You understand and tactfully respond to customer needs and meticulously track and monitor account activity. You consistently apply clear performance standards and handle problems decisively and objectively, while providing sound guidance and assistance to improve the system. You are adept at account planning and management and you know how businesses and the competition work. You are comfortable taking responsibility for all aspects of the sales cycle including pipeline generation, developing compelling commercial offers and closing deals. In addition, you have the following attributes:

• Consultative, solutions led sales approach and comfortable engaging with senior decision makers and business stakeholders.
• Proven track report in developing and selling Data Governance and Big Data solutions to line of business executives
• Authoritative business and financial acumen to develop meaningful business recommendations.
• Strategic operating / positioning skills to develop and execute plans and align others with those plans.
• Strong ability to lead, manage or enlist the support of others in the absence of formal authority.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels within accounts.
• Experience of working with and coordinating resources from other internal functions including Field Marketing, Product Marketing, Legal and Professional Services.
• A strong background and network in the Information Management and Enterprise Software space.
• Experienced in selling with and through partners and an established network with key partners

 

Your Responsibilities

You have direct responsibility to execute EDG/EBD sales cycles and achieve/exceed quota both annually and on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Using Salesforce.com, you’ll manage, track and report on your activity and provide accurate business forecast at the close of each quarter. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with Account Managers and Field Marketing to identify and execute marketing campaigns to create new EDG/EBD pipeline.
• Understand and analyses customer needs and develop business propositions to differentiate and sell the Informatica EDG/EBD proposition.
• Prepare and deliver pricing proposals, illustrating Informatica benefits.
• Accurate forecast management, providing and maintaining a qualified and up to date funnel, reporting to management on a defined, regular basis.
• Relationship management of selected alliance partners.
• Prospecting and identification of sales opportunities through cold calling.
• Follow up on leads generated by inside sales, marketing and partners.
• Co-ordination of the full sales process.
• Engagement of external and internal resources (including partners and alliances) based on the opportunities identified.
• Communication of Informatica news / product updates to existing customers and prospects.

 Your Qualifications

• Many years’ experience in software solution sales in the region especially within complex enterprise application solutions and a demonstrable history of high achievement against quota.
• Familiarity with sales methodologies and experience in all stages of software sales cycles.
• Experience of both perpetual software license and subscription / annual recurring revenue licensing models.
• Knowledge of Information/Data Management market trends, marketing and competitors.
• Ability to justify software solution investment to the business.
• Good understanding of data management projects from start to finish.
• Good grasp of Data Governance and Big Data insights.
• Proven experience of significant involvement in global deals.
• Hunter mentality.
• Good understanding of business issues / priorities and how technology can resolve them.
• Excellent relationship management skills (both internal and external) including ability to operate comfortably at C-level within major enterprises and ability to work with regional sales teams to create mutually beneficial solutions.
• Demonstrable experience of business development including direct sales, sales management and alliance management.
• Leading a team-centric approach to sales qualification and revenue closure, working closely with sales account managers, sales consultant (presales) and consulting personnel in a complex, enterprise sales environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to present at all levels, to engage with different divisions of an enterprise.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audience, presenting the relevant aspects of the proposition to the relevant audience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region, with occasional trans-Atlantic travel, dependent on operational requirements.
• Ability to accurately forecast and manage the pipeline, through strong analysis and qualification of opportunities.
• Strong virtual team worker.
• Cross-vertical experience.
• Fluency in English (written and oral).

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City: Maidenhead

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Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Alternative Location(s) : London

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At Informatica we know diversity drives innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and Informatica policy.

Travel Requirement: Up to 50%

Location_formattedLocationLong: Maidenhead, GB