Sales Director (North America) - BSS Solutions

Sales Lead For North American ExpansionOur client, a high-growth, mid-sized, telecoms software business supplying a complex portfolio of OSS/BSS solutions (billing, self-service, interconnect, inventory, charging etc.), is looking to expand its North American business and is seeking a highly motivated individual with the drive to deliver and develop their North American business. As sales lead, you will use their existing operator contacts in the region, your networks, and events and outbound campaigning team to build a pipeline. This will be supported initially by an SDR-based US presales team in London, with the plan to grow those functions in these new territories as the quantity of opportunities dictates.The role involves the following principle activities:Attending trade shows and eventsLead developmentSolution sellingParticipate in or ideally lead functional presentations and workshopsCommercial awareness, involvement in bid preparationPipeline management and reportingWorking with the existing Presales team to deliver software demonstrationsOver time building a new sales team presence in the new regionExperience Required:Familiarity with BSS and/or OSS applications used in support of a Telecommunications Operator's business.Competence with standard MS Office applications and an awareness of project management techniques.Taking account of new information or changed circumstances and modifying understanding of a problem or situation accordingly.Retaining objectivity and proper understanding of a problem or situation when placed under conditions of stress.Maintaining focus on agreed objectives and deliverables whatever the circumstances.Keeping commercial aspects continually in mind when taking actions or making decisions.Understanding the needs of the internal or external customer and keeping them in mind when taking actions or making decisions.Taking innovative approaches to problem solving and devising inventive and creative solutions.Understanding the hierarchy and culture of customer organizations and being able to identify the decision makers and influencers.Influencing and persuading others to take a specific course of action when there is no direct line of command or control.Checking progress against targets, reporting as necessary and taking action to resolve exceptions.Managing multiple customers of varying size (from Tier 1 to Tier 3 operators) and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously and effectively.The role requires approximately 40% travel consisting of short trips (usually one or two days), often at short notice, across the regional territory. Please ignore the salary levels mentioned on the job board - they are flexible depending on the person.