Business Development Manager - IT Consulting Services (f/m/x)
Job description
Avanade is looking for Business Development Executives who are deal hunters, deal makers, originators and self-starters who can develop and win new business in a complex consulting environment with sophisticated technology solutions.
Avanade is looking for Business Development Executives who have superb interpersonal skills and who can establish strong relationships within new & existing clients within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Skills and experiences
* Experience selling across multiple Solution areas (Apps & Infra, Modern Workplace, Biz Apps and Data & AI), preferably enterprise scale consulting engagements that could include global delivery within different industries.
* Experience with Microsoft, and other partners to grow their book of business.
* Experience anticipating, identifying, and applying fast, effective solutions to remove roadblocks circumstances.
* Success as a Business development Hunter with sophisticated closure capabilities.
* Ability to act as a trusted advisor in addressing our client's business needs.
* Driving sales in a solutions-selling environment at the C-suite level.
* Fluent in English and either German or French.
About you
* Characteristics that can spell success for this role
* You are a team leader, deal hunter, deal idea maker, deal originator.
* You identify with being a self-aware, self-starter who develops and wins new business in a complex consulting environment with sophisticated technology solutions.
* You love to work collaboratively with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
* You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.
* You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.
* You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.
* You are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources.
What you will do
* Be focused on one or more areas of expertise within Avanade's industries.
* You will be responsible for identifying high potential transformation deals, leading, and running many of the entire sales cycles.
* You will drive new and incremental revenue by prospecting, acquiring, and developing new and fast-growing business with direct clients in your area of expertise.
* You will also work closely with partners driving new business.
* You will build a pipeline for growth and closing business, including statements of work and contracts.
* You will interact with Avanade's, new and current clients, gain referrals from them, and form strong trust relationships that open doors and close deals.
* You will maintain an extensive knowledge of current market conditions, contending offerings and current penetration of services and solutions.
Enjoy your career
* Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (19 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications).
* Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally.
* Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth.
* Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you.
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities.
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