Experian

data and technology

SolutionsSpecialistSoftware(AscendPlatform)

Stellenbosch, South Africa FULL TIME
The Brief

“Solutions Specialist – Software (Ascend Platform) at Experian. Skills: Solutions Selling, Cloud Expertise, New Business Acquisition. Identify, target, and win new logo clients. Build and execute pipeline generation plans”

What You'll Achieve.

New business revenue and ACV growth; Number of on-premise to Ascend migrations; Pipeline generation and conversion rates; Client adoption and expansion

Industry & Context.

data and technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven track record as a hunter in software/SaaS sales, enterprise solution selling experience with revenue achievements, Experience in cloud-based and platform sales, Understanding of cloud migration, SaaS, and enterprise integration, Experience working with CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) to manage pipeline and sales performance, Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, Highly target-driven with negotiation skills, executive presence and communication skills

Nice to Have

Postgraduate qualification (e.g. Honours, MBA, or equivalent), Certifications in: Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Certifications in: Data, analytics, or software platforms

What You'll Do.

and win new logo clients

Build and execute pipeline generation plans

Lead end-to-end sales cycles

Exceed revenue and ACV targets

Translate client pain points into solutions

Lead solution design conversations

Articulate clear business value

Act as a subject matter expert

Identify opportunities to transition clients to cloud

Build migration value cases

Partner on migration strategies

Manage client concerns

Engage at C-suite level

Build trusted relationships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with PreSales and technical teams on solution design; Collaborate with technical teams and Pre-Sales on migration strategies; Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

executive presence and communication skills

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