IBM Nigeria - GB Sales Manager, Nigeria

GB Sales Manager, Nigeria

Job ID S_D-0455433 Job type Full-time Regular Work country Nigeria Posted 30-Apr-2012 Work city Lagos Job area Sales Travel 25% travel annually Job category Sales Business unit WW Sales & Dist Job role Mid-Market Client Representative Job role skillset Mid-Market - MAJ Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only Yes
Job description Employees in this role develop, through direct customer contact, an effective, ongoing business relationship with their major small and medium business clients in one or more industry segments. They identify opportunities, provide solutions to their business needs and improve their business and financial performance. Employees in this role require knowledge of the availability and use of all available marketing resources. Responsibilities include:-Select and prioritize the high-growth and value revenue opportunities participate in or lead cross functional sales and marketing teams develop client e-business propositions that clearly identify financial and other business benefits. Select the appropriate offerings that will meet client's business objectives - select territory distribution channels for solution delivery, with Territory Partner Management.-Identify and utilize all marketing resources available to help meet territory objectives-Accountable for total customer satisfaction, market share, IBM revenue and profit.  Participate in or lead cross functional sales and marketing teams-Develop client e-business propositions that clearly identify financial and other business benefits-Select the appropriate offerings that will meet client's business objectives-Select territory distribution channels for solution delivery, with Territory Partner Management.-Identify and utilize all marketing resources available to help meet territory objectives-Accountable for total customer satisfaction, market share, IBM revenue and profit
Required
Associate's Degree/College Diploma At least 3 years experience in developing Value Propositions which describe and quantify the business value of the solution, including key value drivers which have been confirmed with the client. At least 3 years experience in using market channels appropriately to enhance the sale of offerings/solutions, ensuring maximum profitability for IBM. At least 3 years experience in having in-depth knowledge of the Client´s industry and use this knowledge to identify business problems/opportunities and map appropriate solutions. At least 3 years experience in understanding how IBM´s business strategy translates into actions to create products and services that meet the needs and expectations of clients. At least 3 years experience in having a thorough working knowledge of multi-industry applications and solutions and apply this knowledge in identifying business problems/opportunities and developing appropriate solutions. At least 3 years experience in applying World Wide CRM Relationship Management Process and Tools. At least 4 years experience in converting potential opportunities into real opportunities. At least 4 years experience in confirming/gaining Client commitment to implement solution(s). Collaborate with the Client to close the opportunity(s). At least 3 years experience in implement consultative selling by working with the Client in a collaborative fashion, identifying the Client´s business issues and strategies, and by understanding what is most important to the Client At least 3 years experience in implementing the IBM Client Value Method (CVM) with your team as the framework for planning, creating and delivering client value. English: Fluent
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree At least 5 years experience in developing Value Propositions which describe and quantify the business value of the solution, including key value drivers which have been confirmed with the client. At least 5 years experience in using market channels appropriately to enhance the sale of offerings/solutions, ensuring maximum profitability for IBM. At least 5 years experience in having in-depth knowledge of the Client´s industry and use this knowledge to identify business problems/opportunities and map appropriate solutions. At least 5 years experience in understanding how IBM´s business strategy translates into actions to create products and services that meet the needs and expectations of clients. At least 5 years experience in having a thorough working knowledge of multi-industry applications and solutions and apply this knowledge in identifying business problems/opportunities and developing appropriate solutions. At least 5 years experience in applying World Wide CRM Relationship Management Process and Tools. At least 5 years experience in converting potential opportunities into real opportunities. At least 5 years experience in confirming/gaining Client commitment to implement solution(s). Collaborate with the Client to close the opportunity(s). At least 5 years experience in implement consultative selling by working with the Client in a collaborative fashion, identifying the Client´s business issues and strategies, and by understanding what is most important to the Client At least 5 years experience in implementing the IBM Client Value Method (CVM) with your team as the framework for planning, creating and delivering client value.
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