Position Details: Business Development Manager

Sales Leadership

Map client organization, build outstanding relationships with new business units, and build sales strategies for developing new business opportunities for cloud services

Run end-to-end lead generation, sales, and RFI/RFP processes for specific solution

Drive collective focus with multiple teams on larger multi service line deal

Drive revenue by prioritization, structuring, and leading digital engagements

Envision and build new opportunities within existing and new businesses

Lead financial and contract terms, conciliations, and outsourcing discussions

Counsel account leadership and delivery leadership by highlighting risks and issues related to the engagements

Develop and implement Account Growth strategy and business plans that coordinate with account teams to integrate with the account's larger growth plan

Work in a matrix organization to achieve prospecting and other sales management goals

Work closely with the practices and delivery organization to co-define and drive transformation strategy and service offerings

Architect tailored cloud solutions by spearheading team across various functions like solutions, pricing, contract management etc by leverage best practices and meeting specific client requirements, utilizing platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Private Cloud, DC Solutions.

Understand client requirements and prepare appropriate cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security).

Conduct workshops and presentations to demonstrate solution feasibility and value, fostering trust and engagement with stakeholders.

Sales

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years in consultative selling of hyperscale cloud, infrastructure and / or security solutions;
Proven ability to close deals ranging in size up to $50M+;
Proven understanding of current industry trends

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in two or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, IBM, Nutanix, Neo Cloud, etc.);
Experience in architecting applications leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud native (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Hybrid / Multi-Cloud, Hardware OEMs, Network, Security, Microservices, Fin Ops, iPaaS and APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation), and CI/CD pipelines.;
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles.

Communication

Skills:

Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to articulate technical concepts.

Knowledge of specific industry verticals (e.g., Retail, CPG, Travel, Hospitality, Transportation, BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing).

Ability to lead the entire sales lifecycle from opportunity identification (focus on farming) to conciliation/contracting

Capable of working with clients to envision, structure and specify solution requirements - Strong verbal and written communication skills

Capable of structuring and editing presentations and proposals using content that is both self-generated and provided by colleagues

Logical and structured approach to presenting opinions/views and interpretation of information

Ability to influence decision makers and develop followership among colleagues and subordinates

Technical certifications related to cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are preferred; must obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Understanding of Dev Ops and SRE concepts.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.