Join our dynamic Sales team, where you'll lead the charge in developing innovative strategies and closing impactful deals, driving growth and value for our clients and Avanade. Come join us As a Manager in Business Development, you'll craft strategic plans to unlock opportunities, nurture key relationships, and collaborate with partners like Microsoft and Accenture. Your role will be pivotal in shaping market strategies and delivering value-driven solutions. Together, let's create a future where your expertise makes a difference. Together we do what matters. What you will do · Originate new opportunities in a whitespace target segment, leveraging your existing networks · Develop and execute sales strategies to drive business growth. · Collaborate with partners to expand business opportunities. · Build and maintain strong client relationships. · Manage your pipeline with precision and ensure commitments to the forecast are consistently met · Lead cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions. · Negotiate client agreements with a focus on value. Skills and experiences · Proven track record in selling large-scale consulting engagements. · Highly organised with excellent time management skills. · Resilient in unifying vision across multiple stakeholders. · Natural leader with industry expertise. · Collaborative and adept at navigating diverse cultures. · Strong problem-solving mindset. · Mature interpersonal and persuasion skills. About you Characteristics that demonstrate success for this role: · Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder · Resilient, adaptable, flexible · Intellectually curious and passionate about tech · Convincing storyteller and engaging content creator Enjoy your career Some of the best things about working at Avanade: · Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications) · Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally · Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth · Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you Find out more about some of our benefits [1] [2] Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade. A great place to work As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [3] [4] Inclusion & Diversity page. Create a future for our people that focuses on: - Expanding your thinking - Experimenting courageously - Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by: - Empowering every voice - Encouraging boldness - Celebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by: - Amazing the client - Prioritizing what matters - Acting as one Learn more To learn more about Avanade check out these links: [5] [6] LinkedIn [7] [8] Inside Avanade Blog [9] [10] Avanade Careers References Visible links - https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits - https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits - https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity - https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity - https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade - https://www.linkedin.com/company/avanade - https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade - https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade - https://www.avanade.com/en/career - https://www.avanade.com/en/career We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.