Account Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Executive with a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT sales to join our team. This role is crucial in driving business growth, establishing and nurturing client relationships, and expanding our footprint in the competitive USA IT market.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct in-depth research to identify potential clients, industry trends, and market opportunities in the USA IT sector.
2. Develop and implement lead generation strategies, which may include cold calling, targeted email campaigns, networking, and leveraging professional networks.
3. Establish and maintain relationships with C-level executives, IT decision-makers, and key stakeholders to understand their IT needs and challenges.
4. Articulate the value proposition of our IT products and services to potential clients, addressing how our solutions can address their specific business objectives.
5. Create and customize compelling proposals and presentations tailored to clients needs and objectives.
6. Skilfully negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts while ensuring win-win outcomes for both the client and our organization.
7. Identify and collaborate with strategic partners and vendors to enhance our IT product and service offerings and expand our market reach.
8. Meet and exceed revenue and sales targets, driving business growth and market share within the USA IT sector.
9. Gather and provide valuable insights and feedback to shape the development of IT solutions and influence marketing strategies.
10. Maintain accurate records of sales activities, track performance against objectives, and generate regular reports to senior management.
11. Stay updated on emerging IT trends, products, and technologies, and continually enhance product knowledge.

 Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or any field.
2. A minimum of 5 years of successful business development and IT sales experience in the USA market.
3. Comprehensive understanding of IT products, solutions, and services.
4. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
5. Proven track record in closing complex IT sales deals in a competitive market.
6. Results-driven with a demonstrated passion for IT sales.
7. Strong project management and organizational skills.
8. Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics.
9. Positive attitude, resilience, and adaptability in a dynamic business environment.

About PlanetSpark:

PlanetSpark is on a mission to build the next generation of confident speakers and creative writers amongst kids and young adults. We are a Series B funded, global company impacting over 13 countries through live 1:1 personalized classes on Public Speaking and Creative Writing through handpicked top 1% teachers. Our kids participate in gripping debates, create viral YouTube videos, start their own podcast channels, perform stand-up comedy, write nail-biting mystery stories, and become confident and fearless speakers. PlanetSpark is on its journey to becoming the global leader in the large and untapped communication skills segment by 2024. We are backed by some top VCs such as Prime Venture Partners and global entrepreneurs such as Binny Bansal, Deep Kalra, Gokul Rajaram and Shirish Nandkarni. Come, join a passionate team of over 500 young and energetic team members and 3500+ expert teachers on this roller coaster ride to build the most loved brand for kids who will move the world!

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

Business Development is a critical aspect of our platform business.

1. Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media.

2. Calling 65-70 leads everyday

3. Setting up meetings with potential clients (parents)

4. Generating Trial Classes - Pitch Parents to take PlanetSpark trial Classes

5. Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections

6. Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis (3L revenue per month) 7. “Go the extra mile” to drive sales

Mission Statement

1. In your training of 1st month, we shall actively probe you through the process using Training Decks, Live Experiences, Re-Training Programs that aims to give you an overall Learning experience along with you paid stipend along the journey.

2. We create career oritented BDT in this 1 month whose skill becomes unmatched across the sector.

3. You are required to use right sales strategy and accomplish 1 Lac of revenue in the training period, hence making a way to achieve License to Sell (L-2-S)

4. You will be entitled for training stipend of INR. 21428. In-office attendance of 90% is mandatory in 1month of training

5. Post 1L Revenue achievement, you will be entitled for below

US/ Canada Shift (8:00 pm to 5:00am) - INR 7.23 LPA (4.83 Fixed + 2.4 LPA Variable)

What are we looking for?

1. Proficiency in English

2. Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques

3. Fast learner and passion for sales

4. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach

5. Proven experience in sale or relevant role is a plus

6. A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus

Criteria

1. Willing to work 6 days in a week in a fast paced startup

2. Ready to work from Office and join immediately.

What are the behavioral attributes that we are looking for?

- A keen desire to bring growth for a fast-growing Series B funded startup

- An apparent Founder's mindset

- The candidates should be able to work in a high paced ever-changing digital environment. The role will require you to be resourceful, proactive and an expert communicator. In turn it offers immense learning and growth.

- Don't forget to carry along a dash of humor. It never hurts. And we are fun loving people

The role provides L2 and L3 support and IS services to F&PA community using the Cognos Controller Applications

1. Problem determination / troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for our IBM Cognos Controller Cloud and On-Premises offerings 
2. Create or enhance knowledge assets for our Knowledge Base (how-to guides, technical notes or similar).
3. Contribute to key operational metrics: for example: NPS, initial response times, backlog management, Time to Resolution

Technical expertise:

1. Previous experience with IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics, or equivalent financial consolidation software (e.g. Anaplan, Tagetek, OneStream, Vena Financial Close Management, Oracle Financial Consolidation, ) 
2. Web tier technologies 
3. Network administration 
4. Web applications 
5. Databases (SQL Server Oracle, DB2) 
6. Strong troubleshooting communication skills 
7. Demonstrated organization and time management skills 
8. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills 
9. Must be self-motivated and disciplined 
10. Ability to recognize and prioritize critical tasks independently

1. Strong in IBM Cognos Controller 10x expertise 2. Strong SQL knowledge (Oracle, MS SQL Server) 3. Good in Data-warehousing concepts with cognos schema  4. Preferred Knowledge on Cognos finance products - Planning/TM1 5. Excellent communication skills  

cognos Controller 10.4.2 -On premise experience - this is the keyword for the search for Cognos Controller.

• Plan and execute all digital marketing activities, In app, SMS and Email notifications & other digital campaigns
• Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns & activities
• Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies & high frequency scenario
• Plan, execute, and measure experiments and conversion tests
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize user experience
• Utilize strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points
• Analyse existing products and plan growth and improvement strategy
• Manage campaign timelines and deliverables
• Document best practices and seek out opportunities to improve existing processes
• Create reports and build reporting requirements for data management and analytics

• Masters/Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing.
• MBA in Marketing will be preferred
• Min 2-5 years of experience in Digital operations role
• Solid MS Office skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
• Strong project and product management expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.
• Ability to effectively organize, analyze, and present data with solutions.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of fundamental visual design disciplines (typography, iconography, composition, color, composition, layout) and UI Illustrations
• Design and guide the exploration of the range of possibilities for the aesthetic vision for the product
• Apply UX principles and user research data to build user interfaces and other user interactions that implement user workflows wireframes, and prototypes
• Use prototypes to communicate concepts and narratives
• Create designs with an information structure and navigation that anticipate user paths and logical process flows
• Actively engage with the product team, representing the Hubble design philosophy and advocating for the user
• Work closely with fellow designers and developers to understand and create designs

Desirable Education, Experience, and Capability

• B.Des/M.Des, BFA/MFA, BS/MS Degree; preference for Human-Computer Interaction, Design or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Required Criteria

• Experience working as a UI or UX designer with an in-house design team or at a Design agency
• Experience in creating or contributing to a design system, component library and UI illustrations
• Experience in creating motion design (in-app animation) in Adobe After Effects
• Advocate for and promote good user experience
• Knowledge of Lean UX methodologies and experience working in a collaborative, agile environment is a plus
• A portfolio that highlights your approach to problem solving coupled with your skills in visual and interaction design
• Strong written and verbal communication skill