Senior Strategic Sales Executive
Business Unit
Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is responsible for promoting the company's cloud and industry Internet strategy. CSIG explores the interactions between users and industries to create innovative solutions for smart industries via technological advancements such as cloud, AI, and network security. While driving the digitalization of retail, medical, education, transportation and other industries, CSIG helps companies serve users in smarter ways, building a new ecosystem of intelligent industries that connect users and businesses.What the Role Entails
Position Overview
Tencent Cloud is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Strategic Sales Manager who would be based in Frankfurt. The chosen candidate will be tasked with creating and handling Tencent Cloud's most significant and strategic digital native and MNC accounts in DACH region. Through a strategic approach, this individual will establish sales priorities and action plans, deliver/surpass cloud sales goals, and cultivate valuable relationships with key stakeholders of target accounts in DACH region. This individual will play a crucial role in driving Cloud revenue growth, attracting new large strategic accounts (Automotive/Mechanical/Pharmaceuticals/Retail/Media), and negotiating and managing large contracts.
Job Respnsibilities
Utilize networking and prospecting skills to generate leads and identify strategic solution-based sales opportunities
Develop and manage high-value relationships with key stakeholders
Provide leadership and guidance to other team members on large digital native accounts and participate in providing input on sales and marketing collateral
Partner with the Legal/FIN/Tax teams on contract negotiations
Achieve/exceed sales goals, sustain revenue growth and provide recommendations to enhance account growth and revenue potential
Preparation and execution of strategic account plans, status reports, sales and revenue forecasting and quota attainment
Be an expert on Tencent’s cloud's digital native offerings, working to understand customers' needs and providing service solutions
Develop strategic plans based on industry trending and customer analysis
Accountable and instrumental in increasing high-profile cloud platform contracts
Work closely with the Solutions Engineer team in delivering and ensuring customers are gaining high value from their investments
Manage sales life-cycle for all accounts
Who We Look For
Job Requirements
10+ years B2B sales experience in the technology/Internet/digital sector
Experience selling at C-level
Exhibits a “hunter” mentality and possesses an outstanding ability to close sales
Proven record and strong capability to generate leads, pursue opportunities and sell
Outstanding presentation and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with customer and staff at all levels
Ability to solve customer-related problems in a positive manner
Strong in consultative and insight-based selling
Experience articulating complex solutions to decision-makers and executives
Proven ability to grow revenue and manage accounts
Experience analyzing data, trends and the market to develop key selling points
Experience with Automotive/ E-commerce is a plus
English and German at B2 level, native proficiency Mandarin Chinese is a strong plus
Key Competencies
Goal-oriented
Dedicated sales professional
Highly motivated self-starter
Will/drive to consistently exceed quarterly sales quotas
Critical thinking and proactive approach
Track record of sales success with high-profile accounts
Strong relationship building and account management skills
Teamwork mentality
Problem solver/Issue resolution expertise
Skilled Negotiator
Adaptable/Flexible
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