Account Manager (Montreal)

Key Skills

AI technology, Big Data Technology, Business Intelligence, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Understand and establish a territory sales strategy
• Establish strategic alliance and partnership with key individuals in the technical partner community
• Establish senior and executive level relationships with current and potential clients
• Work with clients to understand their requirements and orchestrate the sales cycle
• Propose applicable and relevant offers, solutions and upsells to help clients maximize their investments and benefit from our full capabilities
• Work with various procurement vehicles and respond to Request for Proposals in private and public sector
• Review progress against targets and meet monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Able to connect client requirements to offers, articulate our services and benefit to clients for an engaging and successful sales
• Develop and maintain client relationships at senior management levels
• Develop an understanding of Adastra’s service offerings and work closely with practice leads to develop solutions for our customers
• Prepare written proposals and deliver presentation to customers and stakeholders
• Manage agreements and contracts with customers, suppliers, and vendors
• Diligently use, maintain, and update customer information and opportunities and sales cycle using CRM system
• Key account management of current clients
• Work with technical practices and HR to identify and source the right talent, resources
• Establish and stengthen technology partner relationships and be responsible for presenting pre-sales solutions to customer audiences
• Establish strong relationships with Adastra practice/expertise leads and partners effectively to minimize sales cycle times and maximize conversion rates

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• 2-5 years’ experience in account management, technical project management or customer success
• Ability to translate complicated technical jargon for a non-technical audience
• Strong technical knowledge and acumen of Data, Cloud, AI, ML and BI concepts
• Experience in deploying Analytics and Data Management solutions, including Big Data, Reporting, AI and ML
• Aptitude for building rapport and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Ability to travel to client offices throughout the Eastern Canada and Ottawa
• Experience in services/consulting and software sales
• Superior presentation and public speaking skills
• High level of energy and self-motivation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive self-starter who can operate as part of a team and individually
• Must be willing to develop pre-sales technical capability in the Cloud Data space and present solutions to customers
• Bachelor’s degree – Computer Science or Math is preferred
• MBA is an asset
• Bilingual (English/French) would be an asset

About Adastra

For more than 20 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes – from SMEs to Fortune 1000s – achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Successful referral program
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected characteristics. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labor force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

We are looking for candidates who have certain qualifications for this role, but we also value the different skillsets candidates have. Even if this position is not a good match for you, we welcome you to join our Talent Community, as we will keep your application in mind for future opportunities that are more suitable for your skills and experience.