Account Manager

We need an Account Manager with the sales expertise, relationship building finesse and technical confidence to actively seek new sales opportunities, develop new business from existing clients and oversee a portfolio of assigned customers. This is an opportunity for someone with a passion for what they do, looking for new challenges and an uncapped commission structure. 

Toronto, Ontario

Project X Ltd.

<div>Project X Ltd. is a data and analytics boutique, systems integration and support firm.</div> <p>By focusing on our clients&rsquo; objectives and best interests we are able to work collaboratively to drive business value.&nbsp;Our team of experienced professionals works along side our customers using an integrated delivery model which allows us to tailor our approach to the individual needs of an engagement. From strategy through execution to delivery we work with our clients to achieve results in a quick and cost effective manner.</p> <p><strong>Our Difference is our Approach.</strong></p> Creative, innovative and adaptive approach to solutions to meet client objectives<br />Single focus on delivering value<br />Act with a sense of urgency<br />Maintain collegial approach<br />Work in the best interests of client<br />Generate great results<br />Develop trusted relationships<br /> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.pxltd.ca

keywords: who we are,what we do,who you are,what is in it for you,sales,build relationships,product knowledge,education and experience,practical knowledge,relationships,communication,consulting

Experienced

Overview: <p><strong>About Project X</strong></p> <p>We work with clients to solve problems and gain insight through the use of data and analytics. Our clients give us their most challenging situations and no problem is too big or small for our team.</p> <p>Every day at Project X is a call to address the challenges our clients have. That&rsquo;s the life of a team of trusted advisors creating data and analytics solutions for complex client problems. We do this through collaboration, creativity and an innate need to solve tough data problems.</p> <p>Data can be messy and problematic and our teams generally land somewhere in the middle of it. And that&rsquo;s where the passion comes in; to work at Project X you must share our obsession for the essence of data, to break through and make sense of it all and of course, add value at every stage of the process.</p> <p>Data is our core DNA. What makes Project X unique is our custom methodology that delivers results rapidly and allows for our team&rsquo;s creativity to solve the problems we&rsquo;re trusted to work on. This, paired with the fact that data runs deep in our veins and is what makes up who we are, individually and as a team, allows us to do the work we&rsquo;re passionate about. It is the foundation that translates into a common understanding, a way of being, that is apparent not just to us at Project X, but to our clients.</p> <p><strong>What we do</strong></p> <p>At Project X, we work side-by-side with our clients to create a tailored approach that meets their needs. From strategy through execution to delivery, Project X works with our clients to achieve results in a quick and cost-effective manner using our rapid results methodology. This approach defines our success and sets us apart.</p>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Who we need</strong></p> <p>Reporting to the Director of Sales, we need to add an&nbsp;<strong>Account Manager</strong>&nbsp;to play a critical end-to-end sales role on our team and further our rapid growth. We need an Account Manager with the sales expertise, relationship building finesse and technical confidence to actively seek new sales opportunities, develop new business from existing clients and oversee a portfolio of assigned customers. This is an opportunity for someone with a passion for what they do, looking for new challenges and an uncapped commission structure. The growth potential for a business savvy hunter comfortable in the Enterprise IT space is unlimited. This is a role for someone who can capitalize on insights and take action.</p> <p><strong>What our Account Manager will do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Project X Ltd. Service offerings, capabilities, and differentiating value.</li> <li>End-to-end sales management. From account and territory planning to rigorous pipeline/forecasting. From sales cycle management to strategic selling &ndash; including discovery, ROI, negotiations and multi-year deal structuring.</li> <li>Build relationships. Initiate conversations with prospective clients, fostering a trusting relationship to gain an in-depth understanding of their critical business issues and technical environment. Propose a Project X solution by bringing a point of view on various topics in the marketplace (i.e., Analytics, AI, Machine Learning, Big Data) and the unique advantages we offer.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>And how do we know that&rsquo;s you? You have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The right combination of education and experience. A university degree or college diploma combined with direct experience: <ul> <li>Ideally, you have ten or more years in&nbsp;Business Development, Account Management or Sales as a key contributor at a software professional services organization.</li> <li>You have a proven track record of consistently exceeding sales quotas; outperforming peers; building up a new business with enterprise customers and laying the foundation for future opportunities.</li> </ul> </li> <li>The initiative, curiosity and work ethic. You have a contagious enthusiasm to unlock doors and find new opportunities. You are flexible to travel 25%+, driven, organized and a self-starter.</li> <li>The practical knowledge. You have in-depth knowledge of and passion for Analytics, enterprise software, user experience design, and strategic services.</li> <li>The relationship building skills. You have a history of successfully building and maintaining relationships with key industry players and experience working with engagement teams to ensure account work is projected accurately and efficiently allocated.</li> <li>The communication skills. You have the ability to communicate complex information and issues to all levels of the organization. You excel at making presentations, negotiating terms of engagement, navigating obstacles, and responding strategically to clients&rsquo; needs. The written materials you produce are equally impressive and effective.</li> <li>A consulting state-of-mind. It&rsquo;s a thing. You&rsquo;ll know if you have it. So will we. You have the ability to work autonomously and away from headquarters for long periods of time. And still find your way back &ldquo;home&rdquo; and into the open - mentally and physically - space of our office on a regular basis.</li> </ul> <br /><br /> <p><strong>Why join Project X?</strong></p> <p>Project X Ltd drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented, fun, dedicated people.</p> <p>At Project X, we work hard for our clients but we also work hard to continue to be an employer of choice. We reward hard work and forward thinking with recognition, a fun company culture, opportunity to advance your career and a competitive salary.</p> <p>We also offer other employment benefits like:</p> <ul> <li>Health and dental benefits package</li> <li>Gym membership discount</li> <li>Casual dress code and working environment</li> <li>Holiday parties and BBQs</li> <li>Getting together for team socials and sporting events</li> </ul> <p>While we often work onsite with our clients, we make sure we spend lots of time together to ensure everyone feels connected to the mission, company culture and is a valued member of the team.</p> <p>If you believe in working collectively to raise the bar, we want to meet you. Express your interest here and follow us on&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/projectxltd">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ProjectXLtd">Facebook</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/project-x-ltd-?trk=top_nav_home">LinkedIn</a>.</p> <p>Project X welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.</p>