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Business Development Executive - Resources

AT Avanade
Avanade

Business Development Executive - Resources

Milwaukee, WI

*Open to all candidates within the United States*

Business Development Executive - Resources

Avanade seeks a Business Development Manager who is a deal hunter, deal maker, originator and self-starter who can develop and win new business in a complex consulting environment with sophisticated technology solutions. For this role, we are looking for people with experience in net new sales where you are selling digital transformation and consulting services (e.g. cloud implementation, business applications integration, etc.) to Resources accounts.

Come join us
Are you the one who isn't afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next. Together we do what matters.

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What you'll do

* You will be responsible for identifying high potential transformation deals, leading, and running many of the entire sales cycles.
* You will drive new and incremental revenue by prospecting, acquiring, and developing new and fast-growing business with direct clients in your area of expertise.
* You will also work closely with partners driving new business.
* You will build a pipeline for growth and closing business, including statements of work and contracts.
* You will interact with Avanade's, new and current clients, gain referrals from them, and form strong trust relationships that open doors and close deals.
* You will maintain an extensive knowledge of current market conditions, contending offerings and current penetration of services and solutions.

Skills and experiences

* Experience selling across multiple Microsoft Solution areas (Apps & Infra, Modern Workplace, Biz Apps and Data & AI), preferably consulting engagements that could include delivery is required.
* Experience selling services to Resources clients (i.e., chemical & natural resources, oil & gas, utilities, etc.) is required.
* Experience anticipating, identifying, and applying fast, effective solutions to remove roadblocks circumstances.
* Ability to act as a trusted advisor in addressing our client's business needs.
* Driving sales in a solutions-selling environment at the C-suite level.

About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role

* You are a team leader, deal hunter, deal idea maker, deal originator within Resources accounts.
* You identify with being a self-aware, self-starter who develops and wins new business in a complex consulting environment with sophisticated technology solutions.
* You love to work collaboratively with energy, drive and dedication to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals.
* You take ownership and encourage others to make a positive impact.
* You have superb interpersonal skills and can establish strong relationships.
* You anticipate and neutralize obstacles and objections.
* You are a skillful influencer of internal and external resources.

Enjoy your career

* Some of the best things about working at Avanade:
* Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
* Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
* Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
* Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

Find out more about some of our benefits
[1] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade

A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look!

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. [2] Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page

Create a future for our people that focuses on:
• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by:
• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by:
• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one

Learn more
To learn more about Avanade check out these links:

[3] LinkedIn
[4] Inside Avanade Blog
[5] Avanade Careers

Compensation for roles at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable base salary range of compensation for roles that may be hired throughout North America, as set forth below:

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $142,500 + competitive pay mix
References

Visible links
1. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
3. https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade
4. https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
5. https://www.avanade.com/en/about-avanade/careers

Client-provided location(s): Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston, TX, USA; St. Louis, MO, USA; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; San Antonio, TX, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York, NY, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Cleveland, OH, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Sacramento, CA, USA; Richmond, VA, USA; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Tampa, FL, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Nashville, TN, USA; Miami, FL, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando, FL, USA; Memphis, TN, USA; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Buffalo, NY, USA; Savannah, GA, USA; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Kansas City, KS, USA; Syracuse, NY, USA; Portland, ME, USA; Hartford, CT, USA; Louisville, KY, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Morgantown, WV, USA; Jersey City, NJ, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Newark, NJ, USA; Stamford, CT, USA; North Charleston, SC, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Chesapeake, VA, USA; Rochester, NY, USA
Job ID: Avanade2-7391
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

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

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

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Latinx founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Unconscious Bias Training