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Client Executive, DARPA

AT World Wide Technology
World Wide Technology

Client Executive, DARPA

Baltimore, MD

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

WWT was founded in 1990 in St. Louis, Missouri. We employ more than 10,000 people globally and closed nearly $20 billion in revenue in 2023. We have an inclusive culture and believe our core values are the key to company and employee success. WWT is proud to have been included on the FORTUNE "100 Best Places to Work For®" list 13 years in a row!

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Want to work with highly motivated individuals that come together to form high performance team? Come join WWT today! We are looking for a Client Executive to join our DISA, Defense Agencies and 4th Estate team within Public Sector.

Why should you join the DISA and Defense Agencies team?

As a Client Executive, you will be managing strategic relationships across DARPA. The WWT Defense Agencies team provides mission-aligned strategies to ensure the customer is identifying and successfully implementing the right solutions to solve their technology challenges.

Want to learn more about our DISA and Defense Agencies team? Check us out on our platformhttps://www.wwt.com/public-sector .

What will you be doing?

The Client Executive's role is to achieve impressive goals by positioning World Wide Technology's advanced solutions through multiple OEM's including Cisco, Dell, HP, NetApp and VMware to name a few to provide positive mission outcomes. This individual, in partnership with a talented team of System Engineers and Solution Architects, will build consultative relationships with current and prospective customers to understand mission needs and to develop appropriate solutions leveraging WWT's portfolio of products and services including deployment, optimization, and post deployment strategic staffing services. This position is a remote position and will require around 25% localized travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the mission for WWT as a leading member of our Defense Agencies team by pursuing and driving strategic programs.
  • Drive sales achievement through accurate forecasting and execution on calculated areas within DISA and Defense Agencies; assist team members with deal program qualification and strategy to promote sales and attainment numbers.
  • Strategic account planning, plan execution and competitive market positioning of WWT to ensure alignment of current and future business opportunities.
  • Work with various WWT team members on business solutions which will both enhance WWT's role with our customer as well as drive profitability.
  • Engage our company "Subject Matter Experts" to create integrated solutions that result in positive mission outcomes.
  • Develop creative new service offerings and solutions by delivering innovative presentations of solutions or proposals that address customers' challenges.
  • In partnership with internal stakeholders, perform proposal, contract review, development, and negotiations.
  • Opportunity pricing and financial modeling.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key OEM's (Cisco, NetApp, DELL EMC, VMware, HP) and service providers/partners.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have a successful track record in sales, preferably in the DARPA market.
  • Candidates must have existing and successful Defense Agencies relationships and direct account experience within their assigned territory.
  • Must be a US Citizen; TS is highly desired or be eligible to obtain a clearance.
  • Executive level customer experience and current relationships are essential for success.
  • Experience with consultative services, sales approach and/or disruptive technology is highly desired.
  • A recent understanding of the DARPA technical challenges and account complexities within and specific to the territory.
  • Strong consultative services sales experience is highly desired.
  • Understanding the diverse selling motions DARPA, including contracts and programs and an ability to creatively identify traditional and non-traditional paths to market.
  • Ideal experience includes sales of technology focused on Unified Communications, Security, Analytics, Datacenters or Virtualization.
  • Strong skills in developing new relationships with customers and the ability to interrupt clients' technical challenge and develop the appropriate solution.
  • Critical skills necessary are account planning with an extended team, calling at all levels within the customer's organization, and managing partner relationships.
  • Outstanding communication and organizational skills required.
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
  • 7+ Sales experience within Defense Agencies is required.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

  • Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
  • Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
  • Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Differently abled

Client-provided location(s): Baltimore, MD, USA; Washington, DC, USA; Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
Job ID: world_wide_technology-5001090333906
Employment Type: Other