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Director, Sales - Alp

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Tricentis

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Zurich
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AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in sales leadership, $10M+ ARR management, C-level transformational sales, IT/DevOps experience, strong communication skills, and a network of CIOs.
  • You will forecast revenue, manage and coach the sales team, recruit talent, train new hires, achieve revenue targets, collaborate across teams, and utilize Salesforce for CRM.

Requirements

  • 5+ years sales leadership experience
  • Managed team quotas >$10M ARR, 50%+ YOY quota and team growth
  • Transformational sales experience (C level and C-1) in F100
  • Experience with >$1M ARR deal sizes, 9+ month sales cycles
  • Experience in selling in SAP environment and selling into IT / Business Apps / Infrastructure / DevOps / App Dev groups
  • Experience with target account selling, solution selling, and/or consultative sales techniques; knowledge of MEDDIC/MEDDPICC is a plus.
  • Highly professional persona and polished demeanor. Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills; effective at delivering executive level presentations
  • Field General with strong leadership qualities and executive presence
  • Technical acumen with relevant technology experience: Testing, ERP, Software quality
  • Experienced frontline manager leading a team focused on Key Accounts
  • Experience recruiting to support regional growth
  • Forecasting to executive leadership, and managing quarterly and annual book of business across a sales team
  • Strong business acumen
  • Can support complex commercial negotiations in F100 accounts
  • Network of CIOs/IT director within the territory
  • Understands Testing/Quality technology landscape and can speak to it intelligently

Responsibilities

  • You will accurately forecast quarterly, and annual revenue numbers for assigned region, dedication to the number and to deadlines.
  • You will directly coach and manage sales team to uncover new opportunities, develop net new logos, build champions, present specific use cases, demonstrate the differentiated value of Tricentis products and services, and negotiate favourable pricing and terms by selling value and return on investment.
  • You will recruit, hire, onboard, and retain an all-star sales talent.
  • You will train new hires on sales process, ensure standards of success are clearly articulated.
  • You will consistently deliver license and service revenue targets – ensuring company revenue goals, and that objectives are achieved quarter over quarter and year over year.
  • You will work as a team for the most efficient use and deployment of resources; collaborate with sales engineering, channels/alliances, professional services, product, legal, marketing, and engineering teams to create a flawless customer experience.
  • You will use CRM systems (Salesforce) extensively.

FAQs

What is the location for the Director, Sales - Alp position?

The position is based in either Zurich or Vienna.

Who will I report to in this role?

You will report to the SVP, Sales DACH-France-Emerging.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

You will be responsible for achieving sales targets for the region, building a plan for growth and expansion, managing sales activities, and coaching the sales team.

What qualifications are required for this position?

You need 5+ years of sales leadership experience, managed team quotas exceeding $10M ARR, and have transformational sales experience with C level and C-1 in F100 companies.

Are there specific sales methodologies that are preferred for this role?

Yes, experience with target account selling, solution selling, consultative sales techniques, and knowledge of MEDDIC/MEDDPICC is a plus.

What are the key values of Tricentis?

Tricentis values include self-awareness, accountability, speed, adaptability, customer focus, collaboration, and ambition.

Is experience in the IT and software testing industry necessary for this role?

Yes, technical acumen in software testing, ERP, and software quality is required for this position.

What is the expected sales cycle for deals in this role?

The expected sales cycle for deals is typically 9 months or longer, with deal sizes often exceeding $1M ARR.

Will I be involved in recruiting for the sales team?

Yes, you will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining top sales talent.

What tools will I be using in this role?

You will be using CRM systems, specifically Salesforce, extensively.

Is there an emphasis on teamwork in this position?

Yes, collaboration with various teams such as sales engineering, professional services, and marketing is essential for creating a flawless customer experience.

How does Tricentis view diversity and inclusion in hiring?

Tricentis is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Tricentis is a global leader in continuous testing and quality engineering.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Tricentis is a software company specialising in continuous testing and quality assurance solutions for enterprise applications. They provide a suite of tools designed to accelerate testing processes, improve software quality, and enhance overall business performance. Tricentis's ultimate mission is to transform how businesses approach software testing by delivering innovative, automated solutions that enable faster, more reliable delivery of high-quality software. Their purpose is to help organisations achieve digital excellence and drive operational efficiency through advanced testing practices, thereby ensuring that applications meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.