Corporate Account Manager - Education

Role purposeTo safeguard and grow revenue from allocated Education and Technology accounts through account planning and opportunity management and relationship building, meet annual targets for sales and revenues circa, Drive profitability margins and customer satisfactionKey accountabilities and decision ownership Key accountabilities and decision ownershipProvide account data to the Sales Manager for developing a sales plan and monitoring its implementation.Leadership/membership of virtual account teams to meet targets for profitability and revenues.Develop contact strategies and regional account development plans (ADP) for each of the allocated accounts.Develop a pipeline of prospects which are systematically qualified, managing the decision-making process within allocated accounts to ensure sales prospects are closed.Exercise thought leadership at Board level within the allocated accounts, demonstrating an understanding of the business strategies and communications dependencies of the customer; and presenting the compelling value proposition of Telecel Enterprise Sales.Identify sales training and development needs and manage skills enhancement for self and the virtual account team.Ensure integrated channel management, supported by appropriate systems such as UNIK; use knowledge management to increase the professionalism of account management.Full integration of quality management processes within all sales activities for the allocated accounts, ensuring effective deployment on a day-to-day basis.Core competencies, knowledge, and experienceBusiness studies degree or equivalent5 years' experience of sales /account management in an enterprise solution (preferably in Telecoms)Consultative-based selling skillsStrong analytical skillsCommercial acumen Not a perfect fit?Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.