Oracle Nigeria Recruits Cluster Head - Application Sales

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We are seeking for a diligent, highly trained and qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cluster Head - Application Sales

Location: Abuja

Purpose and Objective
This role is based in Nigeria. Support with the development of a strong business strategy for applications. Leads local sales team for designated territories, working towards an allocated license sales revenue and margin target.

Define the appropriate channels for the market. Managers and ASR,. Reports to Application Head.

Responsibilities

• Works and leads the business strategies in collaboration with other LoBs.
• Driving the implementation of Oracle's Strategy throughout the designated Territories
• Maintaining an understanding of the designated market in order to identify and prioritize the key opportunities in that market
• Developing an overall Business Plan for the Regional Market
• Developing and promoting an industry specific go to market model and plan in line with EMEA model
• Gaining the buy in of senior sales management from other LoBs to the go to market plan
• Driving Multi Channel engagements to win business.
• Creating and maintaining compelling Value Propositions for Oracle solutions in the designated industry
• Developing and maintaining relationships with specialized Industry Partners
• Developing, maintaining and communicating a pipeline of future business that underwrites targets
• Acting as an ambassador and evangelist for Oracle within the Geography
• Managing a team of Sales Managers and ASR’s, providing direction, leadership and motivation
• Ensuring that Knowledge Management occurs within the industry group sharing best practice across EMEA
• Providing accurate and timely management information and revenue forecasts
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction within the Territories
• Acting as a point of escalation for issues between Oracle and customers
• Ensuring all contractual agreements between Oracle and the Customer are implemented and maintained
• Initiating demand generation and Marketing programmes

Qualification

• Relevant degree
• Sales management experience in software industry within MEA (experience in applications sales as a plus);
• People management experience;
• Strong Team leader with strong interpersonal skills;
• Business leader to represent Oracle Apps to Customers, Partners, Press and Public
• Excellent communicating and negotiating skills;
• Ability to learn.
• The ideal candidate should have good reputation on the market and relevant network.

Application Deadline
27th April, 2012.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online