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Position Summary We are in a really exciting time for F5 Nordic and Baltics where we are looking for a highly motivated self-starter responsible for achieving assigned sales quotas and goals and for the overall sales strategies for the assigned territory in Finland. All sales are made through channel partners, therefore working with Partner / Channel Account Executives on lead generation, account planning and new account development and/or expanding existing accounts, is crucial. Must effectively sell F5’s products and services using technical, organizational and customer knowledge to influence customers and assist them in applying the products/services to their needs resulting in revenue generation. This is a quota carrying, individual contributor role focusing on landing new accounts and selling SaaS solutions in highly competitive market.
Responsibilities
Develop relationships with key stakeholders in named accounts and leverage channel. Including account planning, lead generation, pipelining and closing opportunities by high activity and effectively communicating and demonstrating F5 solutions.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technical developments and government regulations that effect target markets
Understand organization’s business needs, develop application of products and services and effectively communicate F5’s technical value added solutions to meet those needs. Including: researching and developing lists of potential customers; identifying and qualifying business opportunities, making regular sales calls to develop relationships and following-up on sales leads
Prepare formal proposals and present to all levels of the organization including executive level
Lead negotiations, coordinate complex decision making process, overcome obstacles to closure and close sales in a professional and effective manner
Assume a leadership role in coordinating territory strategy and tactics for sales support team (inside sales, systems engineering, channel manager)
Assume full responsibility for accurate sales forecasting by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through the procurement process and ensure SalesForce is utilized appropriately and maintained on a regular basis
Create and update annual account plans, determine market strategies and goals for each product and service
Responsible for territory planning through research, development and maintenance of long and short range sales and marketing plans
Assume full responsibility for accurate sales forecasting by demonstrating in depth knowledge of sales cycles from initial contact through the procurement process, ensure SalesForce is utilized appropriately and maintained on a regular basis
Develop and maintain detailed account profiles for large accounts in territory, to be reviewed by management on a quarterly basis
Provide regular updates to manager concerning account issues, financial status, etc.
Meet or exceed sales quotas and revenue goals
Develop and maintain communications in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of staff and customers
Champions significant projects, programs and business initiatives using demonstrated creativity and initiative
Influence at senior levels within account e.g. Senior Executive/Board/Chair
Perform other related duties as assigned
MEDDPICC as a deal qualification methodology
Qualifications
Typically, a number of years of direct work experience in a relevant environment such as cyber security, AI, cloud transformation etc.
Bachelors degree preferred or relevant work experience
Requires specialized knowledge in Security, Cloud and Networking Solutions, preferably those of F5
Experience with Internet related software or systems
Excellent negotiation and closing skills
First class solution selling and presentation abilities
Excellent client interfacing and customer-focused approach
Ability to frequent travel within country as well as to Sweden and more distant destinations
The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.