Sr. Business Development Manager - Americas

Overview At Esri, our senior business development managers collaborate with distributors to co-sell and promote the adoption of Esri technology. We invite you to utilize your enterprise sales and multi-channel software business development experience to help leverage geographic technology in ­­­region. You’ll work closely with Esri’s distributor network to help customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission and vision. Responsibilities Drive opportunities. Able to articulate business value with customers and distributors of diverse scope within the region to create opportunities within new lines of business and market segments. Proactively drive value and growth across distributors, customers, and Esri. Think strategically. Expertly speak, present, and negotiate with executives and key stakeholders. Possess strong global and financial skills and provide input into the business and strategic growth plan for the region. Demonstrate expert knowledge of product components, applications, and GIS value propositions of Esri technology in the region. Partner with others. Build and nurture long-term partnerships with customers and distributors. Facilitate client and distributor meetings that contribute impactful ideas. Influence those internally and externally through communication of ideas and strategies at all business levels. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members. Drive results. Lead the ‘Executive Review’ with distributors to finalize terms and conditions of an enterprise agreement. Demonstrate the ability to be put into any competitive situation and displace competition through research and advanced industry/country knowledge. Requirements 5+ years of experience successfully supporting the needs of gathering and designing technical specifications to solve a customer's needs Experience creating a go-to-market strategy and selling enterprise software solutions, directly and through a channel Expert in negotiation and strategic engagements Advanced storytelling skills and experience presenting at conferences and executive-level engagements Ability to quickly learn new technology and translate it into solutions that address customer needs Mastery of English and Spanish (verbal and written) Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and various industries as they relate to one another Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business, engineering, or a related field Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Ability to travel globally 25-50% Recommended Qualifications Experience working for a global consulting organization involved in business process improvement Experience working with multilateral development banks and donors in the development of initiatives Master’s degree in GIS, business, engineering, or a related field Questions about our interview process? We have answers .