Commercial Account Manager

Are you passionate, driven and focused on the customer? Do you want to be able to take a world leading message to the market every day? Do you want to be at the forefront of solving the next generation of customer problems? VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable our more than 500,000 enterprise and mid-market customers to thrive in the Cloud Era by simplifying, automating and transforming the way they build, deliver and consume IT. We enable people and organizations by radically simplifying IT through software virtualization with a focus on three core missions: End-User Computing (EUC), Hybrid Cloud and Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC). Are you a high-energy, self-motivated person seeking a new challenge in software sales? VMware is looking for a new Commercial Account Manager to join our Southern Sales team. Responsibilities Build pipeline in allocated accounts (both existing and prospective), ensuring the healthy balance of sales stage maturity required to consistently deliver in the current quarter and the longer term. Create a detailed strategy for each account to position and sell VMware key product priorities. Collaborating with the VMware Channel community to ensure early engagement and strong alignment and in some cases use as part of a virtual sales team Regular two-way communication and promote team collaboration with internal resources such as technical, marketing, specialists and professional services on the needs and business issues of the customer, the sales strategy and status, acting as the primary driver of business in allocated accounts. Utilise Value Selling sales methodology including VMware sales tools and process as amended from time to time, to communicate, report, track and run sales. Create and maintain Account Plans for all major accounts. Create an executive peering plan for allocated accounts and as required prepare effective executive briefs in a timely manner. Education and Experience Tertiary qualification in Business (or similar) or equivalent commercial experience Experience of working in a matrixed organization Validated ability to engage at C-level for the purposes of solution selling, establishing peer relationships, articulating strategic vision Experience operating in a Channel driven sales environment with complex global alliances Consistent track record of achieving business objectives including revenue goals, in a highly high-reaching environment, working with commercial and enterprise clients Experience selling bundles of solutions (including 1 or more product and services) that deliver specific business value to customers Experience in maintaining relationships and influence within a customer and with external third parties that formulate a customer’s critical thinking and actions Strong experience leading a multi-functional team in complex engagements Category : Sales Subcategory: Field Sales Experience: Manager and Professional Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time Posted Date: 2022-03-15 VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.