Title: Regional Sales Manager - Software Monetization – UK & Ireland
Base location: Remote UK.
Position Summary:
The position is responsible for building and managing customer relationships (enterprise-market segment). Also responsible for building financial and commercial offers; completes orders to close deals.
Thales Software Monetization:
The position is based in the Thales Software Monetization division: Thales has more than 30 years of experience in software protection, software delivery and license management with many thousands of customers worldwide. Software companies and smart device manufacturers can use these solutions to reliably license, deliver and protect their software, enabling steady business growth. The Sentinel product portfolio helps customers get the most value from their software whether it is on-premise, in the cloud or on an embedded device. Sentinel is the leading brand name in the software industry for secure, flexible and future-proof software monetization solutions.
Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility:
MISSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accountable for sales results in EMEA (focus on UK&I), including achieving agreed revenue targets, establishing, and maintaining effective professional relationships with customers and realizing new opportunities within assigned enterprise customers.
Ensure customer satisfaction by providing effective service and customer care in the territory consistent with company standards.
Work virtual and in the field undertake customer visits and generate new business opportunities at trade shows, seminars, and other relevant events.
Responsible for a group of assigned enterprise customers.
Successfully negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales in line with expectations.
Direct Sales of our products, solutions, and services to the enterprise-market segment in the EMEA region.
Market analysis and definition of key customers including participation in marketing activities, fairs, conferences, and executive briefings.
Long term client/account management and account planning for defined clients (including Cross Sell/Up-Sell potential).
Qualification of all enquiries generated through a variety of sources (Direct Mail, Tradeshows, Events, Website Enquiries, Advertising, PR).
Close cooperation and management of internal resources in client projects (Pre-Sales, Product Management, Professional Services).
Learn, implement, and adhere to our Diagnostic Sales Methodology.
Thoughtfully manage Forecast and KPI targets.
Timely and accurate reporting in our CRM System.
Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language:
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A consultative mindset and the skill of comprehensive listening.
A motivated and dynamic person, able to excite customers and prospects.
At least 7 years’ experience in Sales of Software/IT Solutions in a B2B environment, history of Sales Engineer / Consultant role is beneficial.
A university educated to degree level (Business Administration / IT related or similar) or comparable education.
An excellent communicator (speaking/writing) that is also excited by technology and how to create value through technology.
A strategic thinker able to apply her/his skills to meet goals around Quota and KPI’s.
An independent yet team-oriented person with a structured way of working.
The ability to develop and understand complex business processes/business models in medium to large companies.
Experience in sales methodologies such as value-based selling or diagnostic selling.
Native language ability (English), professional fluency (written/spoken).
KPIs
Quota Achievement
Customer Satisfaction
Deal Closure
Pipeline Creation
Forecast Accuracy
What We Can Offer:
Thales provides an excellent opportunity to develop a dynamic career in a friendly, international team and environment where we value your contribution, believe in your potential and are committed to your development. We support you with a clear career path that is underpinned by our policies of promotion from within, mobility, training and development programs. In line with our strategy of putting the needs of customers at the center of everything we do, and our commitment to innovation, we know it is our people who make it happen, and together we strive to exceed our customers’ expectations.
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