Sales Director

Job Description Req ID: 316605 Sales Director - Manufacturing, IT Services / Solutions in the Manufacturing sector - Chicago (100% Remote)NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. We are a recognized leader in IT and business services, headquartered in Texas. As a global division of NTT DATA – part of NTT Group – we leverage consulting and deep industry expertise to help clients accelerate and sustain value throughout their digital journeys. We are the preferred digital partner for organizations looking to push the boundaries of what's possible with cloud, applications, and data transformation, simplifying the complexity of digital transformation.We are seeking a Manufacturing Sales Director to join our team, focusing on IT Services and Solutions within primarily the Midwest. This is a remote position based in the greater Chicago, IL area, with travel required for client meetings, events, conferences, etc. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT Solutions sales within the RLTH industry, with a proven track record of closing high-value deals. This role is an individual contributor position, focused on hunting and closing new business within these RLTH companies.Job Responsibilities Include:Hunter Role: Originate and close new business at the C-Level, VP, and Director level within the Manufacturing industries.Develop and execute a strategy for new logo acquisition within the territory.Build and maintain relationships with prospective customers, leveraging NTT DATA resources such as Marketing, Consulting, and the CRO office.Promote solutions-selling with a focus on value-add techniques to identify business needs, develop customized solutions, and establish business partners at the customer's C-Suite Level.Drive the entire sales cycle from initial engagement to closed sales, focusing on value-add solutions tailored to customer needs.Prospect for potential customers using both direct (calling, face-to-face meetings) and indirect methods (networking).Qualify prospects against NTT DATA criteria for ideal customers and sales.Maintain a high level of relevant domain knowledge to engage meaningfully with prospects.Make presentations to internal and customer senior leaders and decision-makers.Collaborate with technical staff and product specialists to address customer requirements.Report on sales activity regularly, ensuring accuracy in tracking and managing sales and account plan information.Cultivate strong relationships with third-party and partner companies to deliver comprehensive solutions to customers.Provide feedback to management on market trends, competitive threats, and opportunities for enhancing customer value through extended offerings.Basic Qualifications:Minimum of 12 years of sales experience in Technology Solutions, Consulting Services, and/or Digital IT Solutions, with at least 70% experience in selling our portfolio of servicesMinimum of 5 years of current industry experience selling into Manufacturing clientsProven record of closing multi-million dollar IT Services and Solutions deals, preferably in the greater than 15M+ range.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (additional 4 years of work experience).Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.#USSalesJobs#LI-SGAAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.comWhere required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $185,500.00-$225,600.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations not including variable compensation. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. 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