Director of Channel Sales

Location Type: Remote: open to residents of specific US states

 

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Your day at NTT DATA
The Director of Channel Sales is responsible for channel sales activities such as: developing and managing Brokers, key referral partners, NTT/NTT Affiliates and internal resources to facilitate the sales process, establish and maintain effective communications with appropriate executives and management to ensure proper sensitivity to sales needs and maximize sales revenue to meet company objectives.

What you’ll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the Americas business interests within the (Retail) NTT Global Data Center Division
• Develop strategy & manage execution of U.S. action plans in coordination with Tokyo, London, and (Retail) NTT Global Data Center team members
• Generate sales pipeline and Upsell NTT opportunities from existing U.S. client base
• Collaborate with other NTT OpCo executives and be directly accountable to managing progress against OneNTT initiatives
• Cultivate, direct, and manage JGAM (Japanese Global Account Managed) opportunities which have U.S. data center colocation requirements
• Develop and maintain positive Channel relationships
• Collaborate with regional Operations and Sales team members to foresee and avoid potential service issues
• Accurately forecast annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams
• Engage Partners and Brokers to extract critical technical and business drivers that may position client deliverables
• Maintain familiarity with competitive offerings in order to effectively position products and solutions in a competitive environment
• Provide periodic results assessments of productivity
• Coordinate proper company resources to ensure effective and efficient sales
• Communicate with team members to keep up to date with daily issues and activities
• Maintain and keep current detailed records, reports and customer data
• Mentor and guide other Channel Sales team members to ensure consistent process (e.g., use of Salesforce.com, pricing guidelines, best practices, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Competencies/Skills

• Familiar with a variety of Channels concepts and procedures
• Excellent relationship development and management skills both internally and externally
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain solid stakeholder relationships
• High level of initiative, reliability, and positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and concern for quality of delivery
• Strong team player but also able to work independently and to tight timescales
• Excellent communication & influencing skills across complex business environments
• Adaptability to multi-cultural environments – displaying cultural sensitivity
• Displays personal integrity and adheres to NTT Group values
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in Japanese & English
• Adaptability to multi-cultural environments – displays cultural sensitivity, personal integrity, and adherence to NTT values

Attributes

• Ability to coach and mentor teams to facilitate better efficiency and integration between teams
• A go-getter with the ability to work in high-pressure situations
• Ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business
• Able to drive change and focus teams on the right sales opportunities
• Ability to manage urgent and complex tasks simultaneously

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Prior direct or channel sales and management/coordinating experience
• At least 7 to 10 years’ Sales, Channel, and/or Business Development experience within a multi-national organization, addressing international Clients
• Good working knowledge of international best practice in sales management disciplines
• Has proven experience in driving alignment to a common vision and working across multiple stakeholders to achieve sales growth
• Has strong sales orientation, with experience working with clients and business teams to create client-oriented solutions and services
• Experience in developing and securing solution sales across a broad portfolio
• Minimum of 5 years within NTT Group company and can demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the primary NTT Companies and their services stack

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent travel to customer/partner sites.
• Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. A ratio of base salary and incentive (commission) make up a total. Base salary for this position is $125,000 – $160,000.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Workplace type:
Remote Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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