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  • Posted: Aug 22, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation, headquartered in Redwood City, California.
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    Sales Executive Oracle Utilities

    Sells a subset of product or services directly or via partners to a large number of named accounts/non-named accounts/geographical territory (mainly Tier 3 accounts).

    Primary job duty is to sell business applications software/solutions and related services to prospective and existing customers. Manage sales through forecasting, account resource allocation, account strategy, and planning. Develop solution proposals encompassing all aspects of the application. Participate in the development, presentation and sales of a value proposition. Negotiate pricing and contractual agreement to close the sale. Identify and develop strategic alignment with key third party influencers.

    Job duties are varied and complex, needing independent judgment. May have project lead role. 5 years field sales experience with focus on large strategic accounts including applications sales experience. Highly developed selling, customer relations and negotiation skills. Successful sales track record. Oracle knowledge and/or knowledge of Oracle*s competitors. Interaction with C level players. Team player. Ability to penetrate accounts and meet with stakeholders within accounts. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Presentation skills. Travel may be needed. Bachelor degree or equivalent.

    As part of Oracle’s employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

    Qualifications

    Oracle’s Utilities Global Business Unit (UGBU) provides commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solutions for all major functions in the Utility Sector. These include Customer Care & Billing, Meter Data Management, Settlements, and Network & Outage Management.

    SCOPE:

    • To win new Applications license business in the Oracle Utilities Global Business Unit
    • Reports to the EMEA VP Sales Oracle Utilities Global Business Unit
    • Has no direct reports, but leads the activities of virtual teams in support of opportunities
    • Works in the Utility industry on a defined set of accounts ranging from large global enterprises to mid-tier in the designated territory
    • Identifies and segments all organizations that fall into their designated territory, plans and executes sales campaigns for their territory and ensures customer satisfaction
    • Engage with customers and prospects to present and sell Oracle Utilities Global Business Unit applications. Winning new license sales revenue in line with targets.
    • Works with appropriate Oracle Partners
    • Works with other Lines of Business (LOBs)

    RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

    • Developing a strategy and sales plan to address the designated accounts / territory
    • Strong focus on account selling – identify value proposition; whitespace; proactively propose applications to account
    • Identify and grow partnerships to successfully address client’s needs and create differentiators
    • Generating and following up on leads.
    • Marshalling internal and Partner resources to conduct the sales process.
    • Identifying and working with the appropriate people in Oracle and the Customer.
    • Facilitating and nurturing Senior Management relationships to generate active sponsorship of Oracle.
    • Maintaining an understanding of Oracle’s strategic direction and interpreting its relevance to the territory / industry.
    • Maintaining an awareness of Oracle Utilities’ current and future Application products and services.
    • Actively maintaining a depth of product knowledge of Oracle solutions in the Utilities market.
    • Research and communicate current industry trends, drivers and potential
    • Communicate the benefits of Oracle value propositions to the market
    • Work with appropriate people to co-ordinate marketing activities in order to generate leads
    • Create and manage bids teams
    • Produce an accurate weekly / monthly forecast and pipeline
    • Build and maintain effective relationships with other Oracle LOBs to ensure resources are made available as and when required
    • Establish and maintain contractual agreements between Oracle and the Customers
    • Maintain customer satisfaction in with accounts throughout and beyond the implementation
    • Operate in line with Oracle’s business processes and procedures
    • Deliver and co-ordinate customer presentations and demonstrations
    • Attend Industry forums

    ESSENTIAL SKILLS

    • Proven track record in selling software applications / services to utilities companies/ public sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
    • Excellent track record of meeting targets
    • Demonstrated ability to close large complex deals
    • Proven track record in building relationships at all level within utility companies
    • Influencing and negotiating skills
    • Strong knowledge of the Utility industry drivers in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Oracle on stgoracle.taleo.net to apply

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