Sales Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Director to join our account this role you will be responsible for managing a territory of accounts with annual revenues of over $1 billion. The territory is a mix of annuity business and some high growth potential accounts. This role will be focused on delivering results to the company and the best possible customer experience to our valued clients. You will work closely with our product teams to deliver customized market intelligence and custom solutions that meet unique client needs: driving opportunities forward from discovery to closure.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing clients in the IT and technology sectors across all IDC product lines.
• Deliver the best possible customer experience to our clients to ensure renewal and customer satisfaction.
• Understand client business needs and challenges and match them with appropriate research solutions from IDC.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Meet or exceed sales targets KPIs and performance metrics.
• Maintain detailed records of sales activities and accurate forecasting in CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce).

• 10 years of experience in B2B sales account management or business development
• Bachelor degree or equivalent industry experience
• Strong understanding of value-based selling
• Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated goal-oriented and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience using CRM platforms and sales enablement tools
• Travel when warranted less than 25%

Why IDC

IDC is the most respected global technology market research are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people data and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer has been recognized for five consecutive years () by the IIAR as theAnalyst Firm of the Yearwhich is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future!

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(US ONLY)IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability handicap race color religion gender gender identity and expression ancestry national origin age genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation marital status or other categories protected by law.

At IDC we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience education certifications and skills required for the specific role equity with similarly situated employees as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected total annual compensation depending on location and experience is between $200000 - $205000 and is inclusive of base salary and commission.