Sales Manager , London, United Kingdom)

Job Req ID: 38781

Function: Portfolio Business

Location: London City

Why this role matters

BT Trading and Command is a leading global provider of specialist voice systems for financial trading and control centres environments. We operate in more than 50 countries with thousands of users in mission-critical environments.

We are now developing a cloud centric, multi-channel capability built on Microsoft Azure and Teams platforms, transforming our proposition from hardware-based to a cloud software, subscription-based global business.

We seek a dynamic and ambitious sales lead to win new acquisition business in a competitive corporate environment. We will help you develop your consultative sales skills with exposure to varied regional and global customers in the financial trading sector. There is potential for the role to grow beyond the UK market.

What you’ll be doing

As our Sales Account Manager within our BT Business team you will identify and win new clients, focussing on the financial services market vertical, whilst driving sales growth with existing customers.

You’ll bring a strategic mindset to sales, helping drive new business. You will work collaboratively with key business stakeholders, both internally and externally, for example, product management and engineering, development and wider sales teams.

Your portfolio will consist of;

BT’s voice trading platform, delivered from BT or the customers cloud or on-premise Compliance / regulatory-related software applications such as voice recording Cloud-based service propositions

This role is based from our flagship One Braham HQ in the City of London. Your client contact will principally be face-to-face within the London financial district and we’ll be looking for strong customer engagement skills and a willingness to travel.

The skills you’ll need

Financial services sector sales experience, ideally cloud-based software solutions especially Microsoft Azure and Teams Proven ability to hunt and win new deals A track record of consistently exceeding sales targets Inspire and lead teams on complex deals Comfortable with face-to-face engagements with senior customer contacts across multiple stakeholder groups Proven ability to work under pressure, meeting targets and managing customer expectations

What we’ll give you

Marque global brands with which to engage with a compelling business transformation story Challenging and enjoyable sales environment Personal accountability for sales strategies Product / solution specific training as well as sales methodology development to help you progress Potential to grow into a broader sales role

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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