Client Relationship Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring strong, lasting relationships.
- Regularly communicate with clients via phone, email, or virtual meetings to understand their needs and address any concerns.
- Proactively monitor and manage the client’s satisfaction, ensuring that services and products meet or exceed expectations.
Account Growth & Retention:
- Develop and execute strategies for expanding business opportunities within existing client accounts.
- Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities, proposing tailored solutions to meet client needs and drive account growth.
- Ensure timely resolution of any client issues and concerns to maintain customer satisfaction and retention.
- Develop and execute a 1-3 year strategic account plan aligned with the client's long-term goals.
- Identify and pursue transformational business opportunities to increase Cisco's wallet share.
Program Management:
- Manage & full fill the client requirements of various architectures through Cisco partner eco systems
- Work closely with internal teams Sales, Account Executives, Solution Engineering teams to meet client requirements
- Provide comprehensive business reporting and forecast management using methodologies like MEDDPICC.
Sales Support:
- Collaborate with wit all internal team to prepare proposals, quotes, and presentations tailored to client needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and grow all revenue streams from the account.
- Provide support during contract negotiations and renewals, helping clients understand the value proposition and ensuring they receive optimal service.
- Assist in setting up and managing customer accounts in the SFDC.
Problem Solving:
- Address and resolve any issues or concerns raised by clients in a timely and professional manner.
- Act as an advocate for the client within the company, ensuring their needs are met and any challenges are addressed effectively.
Market Intelligence:
- Stay up to date with industry trends, market developments, and competitor activity to provide relevant insights to clients.
- Identify new opportunities within your accounts or potential new clients by analyzing market conditions and client needs.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong Communication Skills:Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders.
- Client-Focused:Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their satisfaction and business growth.
- Project Management:Strong organizational and project management skills, with experience in handling multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
- Sales Acumen:Ability to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities to drive business growth within assigned accounts.
- Problem-Solving Skills:Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to resolve client concerns effectively and efficiently.
- Self-Motivated:Ability to work independently, handling accounts and projects remotely while ensuring high levels of productivity and client satisfaction.
- Tech-Savvy:Comfortable using all internal tools SFDC, and virtual communication platforms like WebEx
- Attention to Detail:Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in communications, reports, and account management.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Passion for technology and innovation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business management.
- Proven experience in account management, selling solutions, subscriptions and services (10 years minimum).
- Proficient in using CRM systems e.g. Salesforce and office productivity software
- A strong understanding of digital tools and platforms used in virtual communication, collaboration, and project management.
- Proven track record of selling to enterprise accounts.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and decision-makers.
- Comprehensive understanding of Cisco products, services, and solutions.