Services Sales Executive - Google

About UsSince 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you'll enjoy:Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.Job SummaryThe Services Sales Executive will lead Drive SHI Google professional services opportunities by educating and enabling stakeholders, identifying, and closing opportunities, and delivering projects that meet defined scope, budget, deliverables, client satisfaction, and business objectives. The Google Services Sales Executive will work throughout the funding and project lifecycle, from presales to final delivery, validating each solution is properly scoped, designed, implemented, and tested to provide an excellent value and experience while providing desired business outcomes.This position is a Hybrid or remote position with a Home Office setup as determined by SHI management.Role DescriptionIdentify, qualify, and close Google Cloud Professional Services for Data, AI opportunities as well as, Chrome, Gemini, Google Security and Workspace opportunities with customers and internal teams to optimize engagement profitability.Foster collaboration amongst assigned project team members, other SHI resources, sellers, and partnersPropose service solution recommendations and serve as an escalation point for customer mattersPropose SHI service solutions or partners to deliver the ideal customer business outcomeMaintain a strong understanding of SHI's Google offerings to effectively recommend workshopsand collaborate across teams, aligning Google solutions with internal Data/AI capabilities and subcontracted cybersecurity and workspace services.Have a clear understanding of SHI's partner network and their capabilitiesProvide excellent value and experience while helping our customers deploy and manage their SolutionServe as the key point of contact for each owned opportunityEstablish a rapport and confidence with internal teams, company's customers, and partnersFoster and maintain overall accountability for successful engagement deliveryServe as the expert in the company's value, methodology and processesActively monitor active, prospective, and planned projects and ensure priorities are adjusted, as neededSet clear communications to the customer as needed throughout project lifecycleReview key documentation provided by customer, translate technical and businessrequirement and propose solution to solve customer challengeProvide frequent project status reports and monthly forecast to SHI LeadershipAlign with Sales to identify, qualify and ensure projects are relevant, accurately estimated and prioritized during the proposal phaseResearch and expand current opportunities and identify new opportunitiesDevelop business with existing customers and establish new customers through targeted salestechniquessuch as cold calling, customer meetings, partner, and industry networking.Collaborate with Sales Management to identify, create, develop, and manage opportunities in the sales pipeline and sales management platform to achieve quarterly and annual salestargets and goals.Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting strategic and trusted advisor relationships with current and new customers and partner contacts.Understand customers' business objectives, IT priorities, and initiatives across variousstakeholders, including executive management, technology leadership, strategic sourcing, asset management, and line of business.Collaborate with pre- and post-sales internal support teams and excel in a team selling environment by coordinating resources.Stay informed on industry trends, products, market conditions, and competition to enhance market positioning and build market awareness through participation in local/regional industry events, organizations, and affiliations.Drive the sales process by coordinating customer reviews of aging inventory and looking for refresh opportunities using partner programs, promotions, and pricing to maximize margin.Coach and train the sales team to identify and qualify opportunities to achieve partner revenue and GM target attainment.Provide monthly reporting, analysis of business results, and joint pipeline to business leaderswithin the territory, ensuring alignment with partner sales goals and executing sales growth plans proactively.Behaviors and CompetenciesBusiness Development: Can proactively seek out new markets, initiate strategic partnerships, and contribute to the development of innovative business strategies.Closing Deals: Can develop and implement a strategic plan for closing deals, identifying high-value opportunities and using advanced negotiation techniques to secure successful outcomes.Consultative Sales: Can proactively seek out potential customers, initiate sales conversations, and contribute innovative ideas to improve the sales process.Customer-Centric Mindset: Can proactively engage with customers to understand their needs and expectations. Develops and implements strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences and can facilitate effective communication between others.Relationship Building: Can proactively seek out opportunities to expand networks, initiate collaborations, and contribute to team cohesion.Negotiation: Can proactively seek out negotiation opportunities, initiate discussions, and contribute to conflict resolution.Analytical Thinking: Can synthesize complex data, identify patterns, draw insights, and present findings clearly and understandably.Adaptability: Can proactively adapt to challenging situations, anticipate changes, and make modifications to meet the demands of changing circumstances.Resilience: Can proactively anticipate potential obstacles, develop contingency plans, and adapt strategies to overcome them.Skill Level RequirementsProven successselling or partnering with Google Cloud (GCP), Chrome/Workspace, or other hyperscalersExperience with partner's Global, Enterprise, or Commercial Segment(s), including familiarity with partner's portals, tools, programs, processes, and distribution transactions. - IntermediateAbility to create and manage relationships with external partners, executive-level stakeholders, and within a sales organization. - IntermediateProficient in building and executing cross-functional plans to achieve objectives; able to analyze business results to develop action plans. - IntermediateCreative and strategic thinking with excellent decision-making skills; capable of managing regional business independently from Management. - IntermediateExcellent time management along with planning and organizational skills; self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously. - IntermediateAbility to communicate, present, and influence all levels of a customer and/or partner organization for building relationships and driving sales growth; skilled in prospecting, negotiating, and closing deals. - IntermediateAbility to effectively position against competition and clearly articulate value. - IntermediateAbility to self-study and engage in independent work to increase job-related knowledge and skills; self-motivated with the ability to work with limited direction and oversight. - IntermediateAbility to be approachable, maintain composure, and possess a professional attitude. - IntermediatePreferred QualificationsSkillsDirect outside sales experience with large enterprise clients - IntermediatePrevious training and/or experience in solution selling - IntermediateExperience selling and managing complex IT solutions - IntermediateMultiple major technology sales certifications - IntermediateWorking knowledge of Programs and technology from industry-leading OEMssuch as Google - IntermediateOther RequirementsBachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience required.3-5 years of successful IT sales experience, including direct outside sales with large enterprise clients.3-5 years of experience selling enterprise solutions and working with partners/the IT ChannelMinimum 2 years of experience in successful consultative selling and account developmentMinimum 50% time outside of an office setting meeting with existing and potential customersand 10% attending company eventsTravel to customer sites within dedicated territoryTravel to SHI, Partner, and Customer EventsThe estimated annual pay range for this position is $160,000 - $250,000 which includes a base, and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status