Account Manager- Google

Perficient is seeking a Google Account Manager to drive new business growth and expand client relationships across Mid-Market organizations. This is a consultative sales role focused on selling Google Cloud and Google Gemini implementation services and helping clients accelerate their AI and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proven technology sales professional with experience selling complex services or consulting engagements and a strong hunter mentality.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the end-to-end sales process, working closely with a Senior Account Executive and Perficient Strategy and Delivery teams inclusive of initial lead inquiry response, qualification, scoping and estimate process, SOW delivery, contract negotiation, and close

• Create and execute a strategic sales territory/account plan for your book of business: Identifying key stakeholders in the process, needs development and strategic approach to the pitch

• Meet or exceed sales and profitability quotas on a quarterly and annual basis. Maintain accurate sales forecasting, thoughtful engagement of customers/prospects and resource utilization against any leads

• Participate in creation of new go-to-market solutions and messaging for Perficient

• Represent Perficient with client partners and third parties at industry and demand generating events

• Craft and deliver engagement plans for prospective clients through telephone, email, face-to-face meetings, corporate entertainment and all other methods available

• Maintain awareness of competitive activities, positioning and pricing and develop effective approaches to competing and winning against these competitors

• Manage the overall relationship and communication with key clients and have full command of their business model, application landscape and how Perficient solutions deliver value

• Develop and manage key selling relationships with partners, clients and Partner Alliance personnel to drive additional new business and provide proper communication on account activity

• Have ability to travel to client sites and events where needed (up to 25+% travel)

Qualifications

• Successful track record of achieving and exceeding revenue objectives in complex solutions environment at Fortune 1000 clients

• 3-5+ years of services sales or professional consulting experience.

• Experience crafting and executing plans to close large revenue multi-workstream engagements

• Subject matter expertise and success in selling complex, multi-faceted solutions into matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders

• Must have knowledge of Google Products like Google Gemini and Google Cloud

• Significant business relationships and personal network of senior marketing and IT executives

• Strong vendor-partner network

• Hunter mentality

• Ability to partner with clients to understand their organizational needs and recommend solutions that add value to their business.

• Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.

• A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected

• Strong verbal, written communication, and listening skills; strong organizational, customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent collaboration and team-building skills. Comfort leading complex pursuits involving many disciplines with senior sales team support

• Ideal candidate to be located near one of our US offices (St. Louis, MO-Chicago, IL-New York, NY-Houston, TX- Dallas, TX- Boston, MA- Detroit, MI or Minneapolis, MN)

ABOUT PERFICIENT

Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com.