State Business Manager

Job Details:
Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and energetic State Business Manager to join a dynamic and highly performing diverse team of dedicated sales professionals and experienced technical account managers.

This is a commissioned sales position based at Bengaluru, Karnataka. This State Business Manager will be focused on driving Intel's business and raising our relevance across Large Enterprise and State Governments accounts in Karnataka. The successful candidate should have the ability to engage and build deep relationships with the customer executive leadership (CXO) team, technical decision makers, industry influencers and policy makers. Should be able to summarize customer business and IT challenges with his/her deep industry knowledge and market insights. Position Intel as a Trusted Advisor and technology thought leader in solving challenging business problems through innovative application of technology based on Intel solutions in various areas including Enterprise IT, Large Govt. projects/RFPs, Data Centers, AI and end-user computing. The State Business Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic engagements with various state government departments and will work closely with other Intel's Business Units to deliver successful business outcomes for the region.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading the adoption and sale of Intel products and solutions to major customers across the state.

Providing executive presence and thought leadership within targeted accounts, build deep relationships with senior customer executives and ecosystem partners

Exploring innovative business and technology opportunities within covered accounts by helping customers solve their problems through the deployment of Intel-based products and solutions

Acting as the segment voice back to Intel to ensure our strategies and solutions are designed to tackle the industry's major business problems and opportunities.

Strong collaborative approach and ability to work with multiple stakeholders and cross teams in the country and globally.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be expected to have a proven track record in Industry Sales, Partner and End-Customer sales as well as managing activities to drive customer alignment with corporate strategies along with the following skills and experience:

Sales, consultants, or Business development with a minimum of 10-15 years' experience in leading IT company, consulting firm or SI/ISV and a successful track record delivering business results.

Strong communication and executive relationship management skills.

Excellent presentation skills/experience representing Intel in front of external audiences

Track record of success applying a consultative selling approach to understand customer challenges with the ability to envision and deliver next-generation technology solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes

Experience in developing new businesses and business models within strategic accounts, managing large government projects, working with local business partners, and integrating across the full ICT ecosystem.

Understanding of the sales pipeline with all variables and interdependencies.

Ability to think strategically and inspire internal and external stakeholders

Account management and customer executive handling skills required.

Willingness to travel frequently, flexibility, and can-do spirit.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical or business field. Master's is a plus

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

Additional Locations:
Business group:

The Sales and Marketing Group (SMG) leverages the product portfolio to drive Intel's revenue growth and market expansion, blending strategic initiatives with dynamic sales efforts to capture and retain customers. SMG is responsible for empowering the sales force with tools and insights needed to close deals and build lasting customer relationships. Sales analytics and market research ensure strategies are both targeted and impactful. In SMG, disciplined execution, creativity, and ambition are celebrated, providing ample opportunities for career advancement and skill development.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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