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Director, New Business Acquisition

AT Autodesk
Autodesk

Director, New Business Acquisition

Sydney, Australia

Job Requisition ID #

24WD83969

Position Overview

The Director of New Business Acquisition is responsible for leading a team of Sales Executives dedicated to identifying, pursuing, and securing new customer business opportunities. This role involves guiding the team to actively prospect, leverage leads, and convert opportunities into successful business projects, ensuring alignment with Autodesk's quarterly and annual growth objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership

    • Guide and coach the sales team to build and maintain relationships with new customers
    • Support team members in identifying and documenting Customer Business Initiatives (CBIs)
    • Develop and oversee strategic customer plans to ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Sales Strategy and Execution

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  • Coach team members on prioritizing and justifying business initiatives based on potential commercial benefits
  • Conduct and present in-depth analyses of potential returns on investment to prospective customers
  • Align initiatives with customer strategic goals and CBIs to demonstrate Autodesk's value
  • Customer Engagement

    • Ensure team members provide personalized, value-added solutions tailored to customer needs
    • Support negotiations around pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other deal conditions
    • Oversee proposal preparation and submissions for RFPs to secure business deals
  • Collaboration and Planning

    • Foster collaboration within the team and across Autodesk's extended teams, including Business Development, Technical Sales, and Marketing
    • Drive proactive account planning in partnership with Autodesk Partners
    • Lead the team in identifying and prioritizing customers within assigned territories, balancing opportunity value, deal velocity, and propensity to buy
  • Performance and Metrics

    • Monitor and measure the sales performance of the team and division
    • Track, analyze, and report key sales metrics to inform strategic decisions and forecasts

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Proven experience in developing and executing strategic plans to acquire new customers and achieve sales targets
    • Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with decision-makers at new businesses
    • Expertise in guiding teams to maintain a robust sales pipeline and align Autodesk's product suite with customer outcomes
    • Strong analytical skills for market analysis, competitor research, and identifying growth opportunities
    • Track record of fostering collaboration between sales teams and internal customer-facing teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
    • Proficiency in tracking and analyzing sales metrics to inform strategy and forecasts

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Extensive experience in leading sales teams and managing business development activities
    • Strong background in strategic planning and execution
    • Proficiency in sales forecasting, metrics analysis, and revenue planning
    • Deep understanding of Autodesk's solutions or similar offerings in the software or technology space is a plus

    Learn More

    About Autodesk
    Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

    We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

    When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

    Salary transparency
    Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

    Sales Careers

    Working in sales at Autodesk allows you to build meaningful relationships with customers while growing your career. Join us and help make a better, more sustainable world. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/careers/sales

    Diversity & Belonging
    We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

    Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?

    Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

    Client-provided location(s): North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
    Job ID: autodesk-24WD83969
    Employment Type: Full Time

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • FSA
      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • On-Site Gym
      • Pet Insurance
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
      • Work-From-Home Stipend
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Some Meals Provided
      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Happy Hours
      • Snacks
      • Company Outings
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Paid Holidays
      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Leave of Absence
      • Paid Vacation
      • Sabbatical
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • Relocation Assistance
      • Performance Bonus
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Company Equity
      • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Professional Development

      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Promote From Within
      • Learning and Development Stipend
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Mentor Program
      • Internship Program
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Professional Coaching
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Woman founded/led
      • Black founded/led
      • BIPOC founded/led
      • Latinx founded/led
      • Asian founded/led
      • LGBTQ+ founded/led
      • Veteran founded/led