Rackspace, Inc.
BFSI Sales Executive V - Remote - Northeast or TX
Rackspace, Inc., Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Specializes in identifying, developing, and closing opportunities with new or existing customers that deliver incremental profitable growth and positive customer experiences. Owns and develops customer relationships, collaborating with both customers and internal resources to address customer and company priorities. Leverages subject matter experts and provides solutions aligned with business-unit priorities to satisfy customer needs.
Responsible for the full sales cycle, from winning new customers to growing share of wallet in targeted existing customers for Rackspace. Utilizes industry knowledge to differentiate Rackspace and to acquire new customers and drive new footprint. Builds deep relationships with strategic customers and prospects, presenting viable IT and business solutions.
Career Level Summary
Recognized as an external thought leader within a strategic organization function or job discipline and requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field Proactively identifies and solves problems that impact the management and direction of the business Contributes to the development of the organizational function strategy or product or business strategy Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of individual capabilities and business requirements Critical Competencies
Excellence: Exceeds expectations by consistently demonstrating accountability, discipline, high performance, and a proven track record of exceptional results. Customer-driven: Prioritizes customer needs and satisfaction through collaborative and proactive problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. Expertise: Possesses deep understanding of customer needs and continually grows and enhances skills to provide customer-focused solutions. Agility: Quickly adapts and responds to dynamic customer needs and expectations through innovative solutions. Compassion: Cultivates a positive and supportive environment to effectively work together towards a common goal, fostering trust within Rackspace and with external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities
Take overall consultative sales leadership for the new business and/or customer relationships with a select base of high value customers. Create and implement account development strategies that succeed in exploiting the full business potential of the customer base, in line with business targets and objectives. Maintain and agree a twelve-month business account plan, forecast and appropriate reporting framework. Understand and position the whole product portfolio, including cloud and applications services to ensure future growth and retention. Develop close relationships at every appropriate level and fully understand the business, buying and decision-making process of the accounts. Build strategic relationships and Rackspace credibility within the target organization and comfortably engage at all levels of the Customer's leadership team. Proactively seek opportunities to create new revenue streams including joint Business Development activity for new and/or existing enterprise accounts. Front all negotiations and tender submissions and facilitate and manage key communications between the company and the Customer to the highest professional standards. Knowledge
Expert-level knowledgeable in professional sales training and sales process Expert-level understanding of the processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts in own job discipline Expert-level knowledge of Rackspace product portfolio, strategy, competitors, and customers Skills
Analytical Skills Buying Process Skills Client/Customer Service Data-driven Decision Making Leadership Negotiation Skills New Account Acquisition Skills People Management Public Speaking Presentation Building Quality Assurance Sales Lead Generation Skills Sales Management Sales Operations Management Education
High School Diploma or regional equivalent required Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in field related to role. Experience
12-14 years of experience in the field of role required Travel
Domestic/international travel required, greater than 50% Why Work at Rackspace Technology?
Rackers thrive in fast-paced environments built to inspire learning, growing, and innovating. They are mission-inspired, values-grounded, culture-focused, and dedicated to making a positive impact in everything they do. Rackers are inherently wired to solve problems and share ideas in small, nimble teams. As experts in what they do, Rackers are serious about delivering a Fanatical Experience to our customers. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from 160,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to 329,010/year in our highest geographic market.
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Recognized as an external thought leader within a strategic organization function or job discipline and requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field Proactively identifies and solves problems that impact the management and direction of the business Contributes to the development of the organizational function strategy or product or business strategy Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of individual capabilities and business requirements Critical Competencies
Excellence: Exceeds expectations by consistently demonstrating accountability, discipline, high performance, and a proven track record of exceptional results. Customer-driven: Prioritizes customer needs and satisfaction through collaborative and proactive problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. Expertise: Possesses deep understanding of customer needs and continually grows and enhances skills to provide customer-focused solutions. Agility: Quickly adapts and responds to dynamic customer needs and expectations through innovative solutions. Compassion: Cultivates a positive and supportive environment to effectively work together towards a common goal, fostering trust within Rackspace and with external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities
Take overall consultative sales leadership for the new business and/or customer relationships with a select base of high value customers. Create and implement account development strategies that succeed in exploiting the full business potential of the customer base, in line with business targets and objectives. Maintain and agree a twelve-month business account plan, forecast and appropriate reporting framework. Understand and position the whole product portfolio, including cloud and applications services to ensure future growth and retention. Develop close relationships at every appropriate level and fully understand the business, buying and decision-making process of the accounts. Build strategic relationships and Rackspace credibility within the target organization and comfortably engage at all levels of the Customer's leadership team. Proactively seek opportunities to create new revenue streams including joint Business Development activity for new and/or existing enterprise accounts. Front all negotiations and tender submissions and facilitate and manage key communications between the company and the Customer to the highest professional standards. Knowledge
Expert-level knowledgeable in professional sales training and sales process Expert-level understanding of the processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts in own job discipline Expert-level knowledge of Rackspace product portfolio, strategy, competitors, and customers Skills
Analytical Skills Buying Process Skills Client/Customer Service Data-driven Decision Making Leadership Negotiation Skills New Account Acquisition Skills People Management Public Speaking Presentation Building Quality Assurance Sales Lead Generation Skills Sales Management Sales Operations Management Education
High School Diploma or regional equivalent required Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in field related to role. Experience
12-14 years of experience in the field of role required Travel
Domestic/international travel required, greater than 50% Why Work at Rackspace Technology?
Rackers thrive in fast-paced environments built to inspire learning, growing, and innovating. They are mission-inspired, values-grounded, culture-focused, and dedicated to making a positive impact in everything they do. Rackers are inherently wired to solve problems and share ideas in small, nimble teams. As experts in what they do, Rackers are serious about delivering a Fanatical Experience to our customers. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from 160,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to 329,010/year in our highest geographic market.
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