Software Sales Specialist - Microsoft Licensing

The Microsoft Sales Specialist is the demand generating engine for the software business and has the primary objective to pursue and land qualified sales leads. The purpose of this role is to identify new opportunities from a selection of existing accounts, and present solutions, value propositions, partner configurations, cost structures and revenue models to the client. A substantial amount of time is spent on engaged selling or supporting the sales process in partnership with Client Managers. This role contributes to the pre-sales process by working with pre-sales architects to create the best solution design for the client. The purpose of this role is to identify new opportunities from a selection of existing accounts, and present solutions, value propositions, partner configurations, cost structures and revenue models to the client. A substantial amount of time is spent on engaged selling or supporting the sales process in partnership with Client Managers. This role contributes to the pre-sales process by working with pre-sales architects to create the best solution design for the client.,

• Shares responsibility for win strategy with sales, challenge sub-optimal RFPs with an alternative approach focused on business value and a set of insights to differentiate. Drives overall software sales engagement, pricing, and commercial and contractual terms.
• Responsible for the Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) KPI.
• Responsible for developing the sales strategy with the Software/GTM Leadership and executing in region/country.
• Build required sales plans to position the components (that create the various Enterprise Agreements and / or Enterprise License Agreements) with the client.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Client Managers on all software licensing questions and navigate the client to the correct options based on their needs.
• Identify and drive Enterprise Agreements to upsell opportunities across all GTM areas.
• Maintain Subject matter expertise in a technology domain, multiple domains or solutions set.
• Support the closure of sales based on technology domain knowledge.
• Address the technology conceptual challenges during the sales process
• Maintain a high level of relevant product and service knowledge to have meaningful conversations with potential and existing clients.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape, market pricing, and strategy and how to penetrate a new market.
  
  Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) coupled with excellent questioning skills.
• Ability to collaborate with key client facing teams.
• Assertive in approach coupled with confidence in area of expertise and the ability to facilitate business conversations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain solid stakeholder relationships.
• A good understanding of the vast range of IT operations and NTT service offerings.
• Relevant subject matter expertise for engaging in client problems and finding viable solutions.
• Solid understanding of Software Licensing and Enterprise Agreements constructs.
• Deep understanding of the software sales motion.
• Ability to articulate the value of a software play and the commercial constructs.
• Knowledge of key vendor licensing models such as Cisco, Microsoft, VMWare and Palo Alto.
• Proficiency in team selling approach.
• In-depth knowledge of competitors and ability to apply competing successful sales strategies.
• Ability to define sales strategy.
• You will have a client-centric approach, able to understand customer problems and find best-fit solutions.
• Flexible to adapt quickly to short, new missions or urgent deadlines.
• Negotiation skills to craft solutions that are beneficial to customers, partners, and NTT overall.
• Close attention to maintaining up to date, accurate sales forecast and close plans.
• Strong business acumen.
• Client engagement and management skills.
• Phenomenal teammate, with the ability to drive sales teams and collaborate with them., A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a Technical or Sales field or related is preferred.
• Certified in industry relevant structured sales methodologies and negotiation skills.
• Vendor accreditations desirable., Seasoned Sales and/or Technology experience (Managed IT Services, Systems Integration, Hosting, Subscription Software Services, IT Management).
• Seasoned experience and success in solution-based selling, preferably related to specific domain (GTM) related software and products.
• Seasoned experience selling complex solutions and services to the C-Suite.
• High degree of related experience in account and/or client management.
  
  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.