Sales Manager - Data Backup Solutions

About Sharaf DG Business

Sharaf DG Business is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and systems integration in the Middle East. The company offers a diverse range of services and technologies, including artificial intelligence, mobility, security, the internet of things, big data, and the cloud, to help customers navigate their digital transformation journey. Sharaf DG Business’s team of highly certified professionals has over 10 years of experience in the IT industry.

About the Role

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience of working with technology partners like Veeam, Acronis, Commvault etc
  
• Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel in customer accounts.
  
• Coordinates the involvement of company personnel, including support, service and management resources, in order to meet sales performance objectives.
  
• Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives.
  
• Proactively leads a joint company-technology partner planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for a one and three-year period.
  
• Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates customer needs on an ongoing basis.
  
• Leads solution development efforts that best address customer needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company personnel.
  
• Participate in the integrated Commercial Planning Process through development of annual Customer Plans that support Brand and Channel Plans.
  
• Identify sales opportunities, networking and fact-finding and calling on and closing new accounts.
  
• Manage and penetrate customers at all levels and develop relationships with accounts that enable achievement of plans and objectives.
  
• Prepare and deliver effective selling presentations that implement approved Customer Business Plans and employ effective game theory and negotiating strategies.
  
• Develop timely and accurate forecasts (volume and spend) for accounts and revise based on actual performance.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years of strategic sales experience in Data Backup solution sales, IT infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  
• Data Backup solution sales
  
• Proven technology sales and account management experience in UAE.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
  
• Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail
  
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  
• Graduate degree or equivalent