Industry Practice Lead, -Tech​/Telecom; R

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• Partner with Sales and Product teams to qualify Telecom and High Tech opportunities and develop tailored solutions, acting as the primary technical advisor and advocate for Dun & Bradstreet’s product suite—mapping D&B data, identity, and analytics to target account selection, channel/partner intelligence, enterprise selling motions, and supplier/third‑party risk programs.
• Guide Telecom and High Tech clients through the sales process, providing thought leadership, technical support, and best practices for integrating Dun & Bradstreet solutions into common platforms and workflows (e.g., CRM and marketing automation, IAM and fraud stacks, procurement and vendor management, KYC/KYB, and GRC tools).
• Share Telecom and High Tech domain knowledge across the organization—educating internal teams on how to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities through advanced use cases such as B2B demand generation, enterprise account‑based marketing, channel partner intelligence, and third‑party risk monitoring.
• Provide training for Relationship Managers, Sales Representatives, and Customer Success teams on Telecom and High Tech buying centers, industry terminology, and emerging trends (e.g., 5G/edge, network modernization, cloud migration, AI adoption, cybersecurity, semiconductor supply constraints) and on positioning Dun & Bradstreet solutions against industry‑specific pain points.
• Act as a mentor and subject matter expert to product consultants and sales professionals, creating high‑quality Telecom and High Tech materials (e.g., industry POVs, playbooks, talk tracks, demo storyboards, and case‑study narratives) to support client engagements.
• Serve as a thought leader by participating in Telecom and High Tech industry forums, publishing articles and white papers, and presenting at events, webinars, and workshops—highlighting measurable outcomes for go‑to‑market, risk, compliance, and fraud programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with Telecom and High Tech industry associations, standards bodies, partners, and thought leaders—positioning Dun & Bradstreet as a trusted leader in data, identity, and analytics solutions for connectivity and technology ecosystems.
• Stay current on Telecom and High Tech trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for new product development or enhancements—tracking topics such as communications regulation, privacy, export controls, data residency, cybersecurity requirements, and third‑party risk expectations.
• Collaborate with the product development team to translate Telecom and High Tech market feedback into actionable product improvements, ensuring that Dun & Bradstreet’s solutions remain competitive and relevant for fast‑moving product, partner, and services ecosystems.
• Provide the business rationale for new Telecom and High Tech product initiatives, backed by market insights, customer feedback, and quantified impact (e.g., pipeline lift, improved win rates, reduced onboarding time, lower fraud loss, and improved third‑party risk coverage).

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred
• Upwards of 15+ years prior experience in an enterprise‑level SaaS, consulting, or services sales role, with demonstrated success supporting Telecom and/or High Tech clients (e.g., communications service providers, network/equipment vendors, OEMs, semiconductors, cloud/SaaS, cybersecurity, and IT services) and strong expertise in data and analytics solutions and related technologies
• Ability to rapidly assess client environments from a business process, organizational and technological perspective, and effectively prioritize opportunities for growth
• Demonstrable track record in strategic planning,…