About the job
We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive the company's Small and Medium Business (SMB) segment across the MENAT and SSA. This pivotal role will lead a high-performing team of Sellers to accelerate cloud adoption among SMB customers in one of the company's most strategic markets. This Leader will be responsible for developing and executing go-to-market strategies, building partner ecosystems, and delivering revenue growth while fostering a culture of innovation and customer obsession. This role reports to the EMEA SMB Segment Leader and is a key member of the EMEA SMB Leadership Team.
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As a senior sales manager and leader of the SMB sales organization, you'll be responsible for exceeding revenue objectives, key performance goals, and developing your team. You’ll lead, collaborate, and inspire a group of account managers while being responsible for revenue and market share growth with both new and existing customers.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
- Develop and execute comprehensive SMB growth strategies for the UKI market
- Drive revenue growth and customer acquisition targets through data-driven decision-making and innovative go-to-market approaches
- Build and lead a high-performing team of CSRs and Field Sellers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and customer obsession
- Establish clear performance metrics and accountability frameworks to track team and business performance
Partner Ecosystem Development
- Build and scale a partner-led SMB business model in alignment with EMEA's 2028 partner strategy
- Develop strategic relationships with key partners, including ISVs, SIs, and resellers to expand market reach
- Leverage the Partner Network to accelerate customer adoption and solution delivery
Customer Success & Growth
- Champion customer obsession by ensuring exceptional customer experiences throughout the cloud journey
- Drive adoption of company's services, with particular focus on emerging technologies including GenAI, data analytics, and migration solutions
- Implement scalable customer engagement models that balance high-touch and digital-led approaches
- Develop customer success metrics and ensure continuous improvement in customer satisfaction and retention
Team Development & Culture
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities for team members
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with EMEA SMB Leadership Team peers to share best practices and drive segment-wide initiatives
- Collaborate with Marketing, Partner, Product, and Solutions Architecture teams to optimize customer outcomes
- Represent UKI SMB interests in regional and global forums, contributing to strategic planning and resource allocation
- Drive alignment with broader company's UKI leadership on segment priorities and initiatives
Market Intelligence & Innovation
- Maintain deep understanding of UKI market dynamics, competitive landscape, and customer needs
- Identify emerging trends and opportunities in the SMB segment, particularly around AI, digital transformation, and industry-specific solutions
- Drive innovation in sales plays, engagement models, and customer success programs
- Leverage data and analytics to inform strategy and optimize business performance
Operational Excellence
- Establish efficient operational processes and systems to support team productivity and customer engagement
- Manage budget and resource allocation to maximize return on investment
- Ensure compliance with company's policies, procedures, and governance requirements
- Drive continuous improvement in sales effectiveness, customer engagement, and operational efficiency
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math, business or equivalent
- Experience in a people management role, leading teams and growing organizations
- Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
- Bachelor's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources, or related field, or MBA
- Experience in technology-related business development, sales strategy, operations, or other sales-related fields
- Experience in the advertising, media or agency landscape, and proven track record of reaching and exceeding sales revenue goals via new and existing business
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in management, business administration, economics, engineering, marketing, or Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of business development, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing experience
- Experience communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively to different audiences
- Experience designing and executing joint marketing plans with strategic alliance partners with global footprint
- Experience developing tools, reports, process maps, scorecards, and data visualizations that improve upon those currently employed for understanding the business and making decisions
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