Avanade seeks a Business Development Executive who is a deal hunter, deal maker, originator and self-starter who can develop and win new business in a complex consulting environment with sophisticated technology solutions. For this role, we are looking for people with experience in net new sales where you are selling digital transformation and consulting services (e.g. cloud i mplementation, business applications integration, etc.) to enterprise clients.
Come join us There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person? Are you the one who isn't afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters. Key Responsibilities
+ You will be responsible for identifying high potential transformation deals, leading, and running many of the entire sales cycles.
+ You will drive new and incremental revenue by prospecting, acquiring, and developing new and fast-growing business with direct clients in your area of expertise.
+ You will also work closely with partners driving new business.
+ You will build a pipeline for growth and closing business, including statements of work and contracts.
+ You will interact with Avanade's, new and current clients, gain referrals from them, and form strong trust relationships that open doors and close deals.
+ You will maintain an extensive knowledge of current market conditions, contending offerings and current penetration of services and solutions.
Skills and experiences
+ Characteristic s that can spell success for this role:
+ You are a team leader, deal hunter, deal idea maker, deal originator within enterprise and mid-market Retail & Consumer Goods industry accounts.
+ You identify with being a self-aware, self-starter who develops and wins new business in a complex consulting environment with sophisticated technology solutions.
+ You love to work collaborativel y with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
+ You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.
+ You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.
+ You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.
You are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources. Enjoy your career
+ Some of the best things about working at Avanade
+ Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (19 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid c ertifications)
+ Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
+ Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
+ * Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you
Compensation for roles at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable base salary range of compensation for roles that may be hired throughout North America. Base Salary range of $135,000 - $150,000 plus Sales Incentive Plan
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