Cloud Sales Advisor, Middle East
The Cloud Sales Representative, reporting to the regional Cloud Sales Manager, will drive revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, and closing new service provider partnerships in Middle East. You will manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to negotiation and contract closure, while collaborating closely with internal teams and distribution partners. This role requires a hunter mentality, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of the cloud computing landscape.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Generate Net New Service Provider Business for Acronis:
- Proactively engage and qualify inbound leads from various sources, including marketing campaigns, online events, trial registrations, and website interactions.
- Identify and develop new outbound leads through strategic prospecting efforts, leveraging resources like LinkedIn, Salesforce, and industry events.
- Utilize approved communication tools (e.g., Avaya, Zoom, Outlook) to connect with potential service providers, assess their needs, and qualify opportunities based on BANT criteria (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline).
Drive Sales Cycle:
- Conduct thorough research on prospects, utilizing online resources and company data to personalize interactions and understand their specific requirements.
- Effectively manage the entire sales cycle from initial contact to contract closure, including qualification, needs analysis, solution demonstrations (utilizing Solution Engineers when necessary), negotiation, and closing.
- Ensure all sales activities and interactions are meticulously documented within Salesforce, including detailed notes and recordings of online meetings.
Build Strong Partnerships:
- Identify and recruit high-quality service providers who demonstrate a commitment to investing in their business with Acronis and building a long-term partnership.
- Collaborate closely with distributors in the assigned region, fostering strong relationships through regular communication, joint marketing initiatives, and event participation.
Effective Communication & Collaboration:
- Effectively articulate Acronis' value proposition and brand messaging, highlighting key differentiators and competitive advantages.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and effectively address customer concerns regarding competing solutions.
- Partner effectively with internal stakeholders across various departments (Marketing, Solution Engineers, Support, Sales Enablement, Product Management) to ensure seamless deal execution and exceptional partner experience.
Pipeline Management & Forecasting: - Diligently manage the sales pipeline, adhering to service-level agreements for prospect follow-up and engagement.
- Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts to the direct manager and regional General Manager, ensuring transparency and effective resource allocation.
Continuous Learning & Development:
- Actively participate in individual coaching sessions and continuously embrace feedback to improve sales skills and performance.
- Complete mandatory quarterly upskill training sessions to stay abreast of product updates, competition, industry trends, and best practices.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Proven Success in Sales: 3+ years of experience in B2B technology sales, with a demonstrated track record of exceeding quotas.
- Hunter Mentality: A proactive and results-oriented approach to sales, with a solid ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with prospects and partners.
- Sales Process Expertise: Proficiency in managing complex sales cycles, including lead qualification, needs analysis, solution presentation, negotiation, and closing.
- Previous experience in IT would be considered a strong asset.
Bonus Points:
- Experience selling cybersecurity solutions.
- Existing relationships with service providers.
WHO WE ARE
A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis offers over twenty years of innovation with 15 offices worldwide and more than 1800 employees in 50+ countries. Acronis Cyber Protect is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 20,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses.
Our corporate culture is focused on making a positive impact on the lives of each employee and the communities we serve. Mutual trust, respect and belief that we can contribute to the world everyday are the cornerstones of our team. Each member of our “A-Team” plays an instrumental role in driving the success of our innovative and expanding business. We seek individuals who excel in dynamic, global environments and have a never give up attitude, contributing to our collective growth and impact.
OUR INTERVIEW PRACTICES
To ensure a fair and genuine hiring process, candidates are expected to participate in interviews without the use of AI tools, automated prompts, or third-party assistance. Interviews are designed to assess individual skills, experience, and communication style and we value authentic, real-time interaction.
Use of AI or external assistance during live interviews may result in disqualification. For roles where AI skills are being evaluated, permitted use of AI tools will be clearly communicated in advance. Candidates may be asked to disable virtual backgrounds or participate in in-person interviews. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable criminal, education and identity background checks
Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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