Senior Sales Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Your day at NTT DATA As a Senior Collaboration Technology Sales Specialist at NTT DATA, you'll be an expert in your field, turning identified leads into successful sales while building strong relationships with both new and existing clients.As a Sales Specialist, you are also responsible for generating your own pipeline and opportunities within your assigned client base. You will dive into opportunities within selected accounts, showcasing your understanding of their needs and presenting tailored solutions, value propositions, and cost structures. Collaborating with internal teams and engaging directly with clients at various levels, you'll ensure that every interaction drives value and fosters trust.You'll spend much of your time actively involved in the sales process, partnering closely with Client Managers and pre-sales architects to deliver the best solution designs. This isn't just about selling; it's about understanding client goals, articulating the required deliverables, and guiding them through the decision-making process. Your expertise will be critical in planning and conducting client workshops and presentations to secure deals and achieve sales quotas.Staying ahead of the competition, you'll maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, including market pricing and strategies. You will work with relevant technology vendors to deepen your understanding of their solutions and how they can enhance our offerings. Your role is not only to meet sales targets but also to define strategies for penetrating new markets and driving the sales process from identification to closure of leads.You'll use a blend of sales methodologies, opportunity plans, and account plans to keep the sales process on track. Your deep understanding of the client's business, combined with your knowledge of technology solutions, will allow you to personalize recommendations effectively. By continuously assessing risks and developing new business channels, you'll ensure that our collaborations align with client objectives and lead to long-term success.To thrive in this role, you need to have: Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales and financial goals. Advanced ability to develop meaningful customer relationships up to senior leadership levels. Excellent presentation skills that engage and inform clients. Proficiency in a team-selling approach, leveraging collective strengths. Advanced knowledge of competitors and the ability to apply successful sales strategies. Skill in defining sales strategy and delivering tailored solutions. Strong negotiation abilities that benefit both customers and the organization. A client-centric approach with a knack for problem-solving to find best-fit solutions. Flexibility to adapt to new missions or urgent deadlines quickly. A bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology/systems, sales, or a related field. Industry/Vendor sales certifications. Workplace type: On-site WorkingAbout 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 NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today. Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters