Job Description
We are:
We provide innovative and comprehensive services and solutions that span cloud; systems integration and application management; security; intelligent platform services; infrastructure services; software engineering services; data and artificial intelligence; and global delivery through our Advanced Technology Centers. We continuously innovate our services, capabilities and platforms through early adoption of new technologies such as blockchain, robotics, 5G, edge computing, metaverse and quantum computing.
We provide a range of capabilities that addresses the challenges faced by organizations today, including how to manage change and develop new growth opportunities. We are continuously innovating and investing in R&D for both existing and new forms of technology. Our focus in our Labs includes furthering innovation beyond traditional boundaries, such as science and space technologies. Our innovation hubs around the world help clients innovate at unmatched speed, scope and scale.
We have strong relationships with the world’s leading technology companies, as well as emerging startups, which enable us to enhance our service offerings, augment our capabilities and deliver distinctive business value to our clients. Our strong ecosystem relationships provide a significant competitive advantage, and we are a key partner of a broad range of technology providers, including Adobe, Alibaba, Amazon Web Services, Blue Yonder, Cisco, Dell, Google, HPE, IBM RedHat, Microsoft, Oracle, Pegasystems, Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, VMWare, Workday and many others. In addition to our mature partners, we invest in emerging technologies through Accenture Ventures.
We push the boundaries of what technology can enable and help clients get the most value and best capabilities out of platforms.
You are:
A growth focused sales professional who has successfully created positive impact through year-on-year business expansion. You know – and have run all phases of a sales cycle, including qualification, sales pursuit and close by applying deep sales process and technical expertise. You develop relationships with key buyers and decision-makers at new and existing clients by using a differentiated roadmap and framework leveraging the latest cloud-based technologies.
The work:
Drive origination of security services opportunities for clients
Create solutions to complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs
Interacts with senior management levels at clients and within Accenture, determines pursuit strategies, develops client messaging plans and relationships, and applies industry-leading transformation strategies and practices
Has latitude in decision-making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments
Operates within large teams and directs specific team sales activities
Flexibility to travel
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements
Here’s what you need:
Minimum of 8 years of experience with designing and delivering Security services for clients
Minimum of 3 years of experience selling enterprise managed security services & National Security
Minimum of 5 years sales experience focused on technology services
Minimum of 2 years of experience in direct sales with quota of $10M+
Minimum 5 years of experience in Security sales and delivery expertise in one or more of the following areas, with ability to cross sell into the other areas:
Security, Strategy, Transformation, & Risk - Security, Strategy & Transformation
Risk Management, Compliance, Policy & Privacy
Business Continuity Management
Security Architecture
Enterprise Security - Infrastructure Security
Application Security
Data Protection
Identity & Access Management
Extended Enterprise Security - Cloud Security
Mobile Security
Social Networking Security
Cyber Security, Analytics & Active Defense - Active Defense
Orchestrated Analytic Security
Cyber Security
Threat & Vulnerability Management
Bonus Points If:
You have eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
You are able to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
You have good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
You have good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
You are able to meet requirements for retaining professional security certifications
You are able to successfully pass a client background screening
