Akkodis · 1 week ago
Sales Director
Akkodis is a global leader in technology consulting, and they are seeking a Consulting Sales Director to expand their market position within North America. This role involves identifying and closing high-value consulting and managed services deals while building executive-level relationships with clients.
Responsibilities
Identify and capture new business opportunities within assigned territories or industry verticals (e.g., Financial Services, Automotive, Energy, Life Sciences)
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with clients to understand their digital transformation needs
Lead the end-to-end sales process, from initial prospecting and pipeline qualification to negotiating complex commercial terms and closing multi-million dollar deals
Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions, competitor activities, and emerging technology trends (AI, Cloud, Smart Industry)
Work closely with the delivery and solutions teams to ensure proposed services align with client requirements and Akkodis' technical capabilities
Achieve and exceed assigned financial growth targets and annual sales quotas
Qualification
Required
Proven track record (typically 10+ years) in technology consulting or IT professional services sales
Demonstrated history of meeting or exceeding multi-million dollar annual sales quotas
Strong background in one or more of the following sectors: Automotive & Transportation, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Financial Services / Banking
Experience selling 'Managed Services' and 'Statement of Work' (SOW) projects rather than just individual staff augmentation
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
Ability to guide cross-functional teams (bids, legal, and delivery) to win complex accounts
Exceptional presentation and negotiation skills; ability to influence C-suite stakeholders
Analytical mindset capable of understanding complex business models and identifying 'pain points' that can be solved through digital engineering
Strong mastery of the sales lifecycle, CRM management (Salesforce), and pipeline forecasting
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Term life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
Commuter benefits
Wellness plans
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
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