Lead, motivate, and manage a team of Account Managers, setting clear performance goals and expectations.
Provide coaching, guidance, and performance reviews to improve team productivity and customer service.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with Account Manager to assess performance, address challenges, and implement development plans.
Sales Strategy and Execution:
Develop and implement sales strategies to meet or exceed sales goals.
Work closely with the sales leadership team to align team goals with broader organizational objectives.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and adjust strategies as necessary to ensure success.
Customer Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders at CXO levels, ensuring a high level of satisfaction.
Collaborate with Account Managers to identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and improving customer retention for Cisco technologies.
Resolve escalated customer issues by providing solutions and ensuring timely follow-up.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
Track and analyse team performance, sales data, and customer feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Provide regular reports to senior management, detailing team performance, sales metrics, and customer engagement activities.
Ensure all Account Managers adhere to company policies and procedures, maintaining consistency in account management.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support:
Partner with marketing, architecture, and CX teams to develop tailored campaigns, promotions, and solutions for customers.
Collaborate with other regional managers to share best practices and strategies that can benefit the broader team.
Training and Development:
Identify skill gaps within the team and provide ongoing training to improve product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service skills.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
Process Improvement:
Continuously evaluate and improve account management processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Recommend and implement improvements based on feedback from customers, team members, and industry trends.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
15+ years of experience in account management, sales, business development. Prior First Line Manager, team leader experience will be an added advantage.
Experience in handling large enterprise BFSI customers
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, virtual environment.
Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and other sales tools)
Data-driven approach with the ability to analyse sales metrics and make strategic decisions.
Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.