Chief Technology Officer - Manufacturing & Distribution Firm

Overview:

P.S: Female Candidates only need to Apply

This role is responsible for providing commercial and/or technical leadership for account(s) in MDI vertical by championing entire portfolio of solutions and products through technical thought leadership relevant to this industry.

Critical aspect of this role is to maintain vertical Industry knowledge , integrating it with technology specific trends into sales engagement efforts. Leveraging the MDI industry knowledge , incumbent should apply hunting sales technique to acquire newer customers and expand existing account to drive incremental business growth in MDI which will require-

Creating the technology and solution roadmap including a focus on bridging from existing to newer IT strategies over time in MDI industry, Working closely with the EAMs to contribute to the Account Business Plan. Handson Technical Enterprise Architect

Key Responsibilities

- Effectively exercises the sales capabilities essential for prospecting and qualifying opportunities, formulating and proposing solutions, negotiating and closing deals. Also establishes, nurtures, leverages, and manages solid customer relationships to influence buying decisions.

- Engages proactively with the customer and partner with account managers & executives to create/discover opportunities and to drive an on-going stream of deals and opportunities.

- Leverages a solid understanding of the customer's industry (MDI) commercial strategy, concepts, terminology, broad technical and business drivers, competitive landscape, and longterm business objectives - to build a consultative influence in the account; understands how the customer is differentiating themselves within the industry

- Influences key account IT strategy and investment using thought leadership focused on commercial issues, evolving market and customer industry trends in MDI space. Customizes messaging and focus to optimize interactions with different key customer roles such as CxO, CMO, Global Strategy etc., and incorporates an understanding of technology trends within the IT industry, as well as the customers industry (MDI) , using industry specific language, not generic terminology.

- Combines knowledge of and experience in the industry, market trends, regulatory issues, an understanding of the target industry competitive arena, and architecture/technology trends (IT and in MDI Space) to drive business in this sector

- Demonstrates a deep understanding of the partner ecosystem in order to identify and include startups and new types of partners in innovative solution maps for the customer; understands partner strategies and capabilities deeply enough to identify differentiation in customer service capabilities

- Develops customer centered business plan and executes account activities to implement the plan, improving financial metrics of the account, and leveraging extended resources to deliver business value.

- Develops an open and authentic mindset and credibility, freely sharing talent and expertise, exerting a positive influence over others, and contributing to the success of the whole organization. Effectively advises the account team on technology, products and strategy, providing relevant resources, technical benefits and product advice.

- Responsible for strategizing with account managers to address key end-customer IT trends, requirements and business/technology challenges in MDI Space to offer right solutions to the customers.

Knowledge and Skills :

- Expert knowledge of the customers industry, trends, emerging technologies, methodologies, competitors and companys strategy and solutions which apply to MDI Vertical

- Deep understanding of Industry 4.0 and preferably should spearheaded the complex projects in this area

- Deep financial and business acumen, including typical KPI's and measurement of key executives, particularly CxO;

- knowledgeable about TCO/ROI concepts and calculations, understand how customers generate revenue.

- Deep financial and business acumen, including typical KPI's and measurement of key executives, particularly CxO; knowledgeable about TCO/ROI concepts and calculations, understand how customers generate revenue.

- Solid understanding of the customer's commercial strategy, concepts, terminology, broad technical and business drivers, long-term business objectives and how the customer is differentiating themselves within the MDI industry.

- Preferably Well recognized across the MDI industry in India and sought out as an SME in this space within IT industry

- Demonstrates expert sales skills, including presenting, white boarding, objection handling, and closing skills.

If you are good at partnering, innovating, and making things happenyou are aligned to our core values,hold a University or Bachelor's degree, have 16+ years experienced in sales ...then, apply now!

We offer:

A competitive salary and extensive social benefits

Diverse and dynamic work environment

Work-life balance and support for career development