Oracle is hiring an HCM Applications Sales Representative.Prefered Qualifications
HCM Applications Sales Representative
Territory: Sénégal
Industry focus Cross industry
Location: Sénégal
Goal :To develop and maintain the long-term relationship between Oracle and designated customers to support Applications Cloud/SaaS revenue growth. Works towards an allocated License and Applications Cloud/SaaS (software as a service) sales revenue target in Senegal.

Scope :
Works in a designated industry on a defined customer list and cooperates with his Technology Sales Representative counterpart as well as Senior Apps Account Manager
Reports to Applications Sales Director
Works to identify and cover all organisations (including existing Oracle customers) that fall into their designated account list focusing on building a strong pipeline and closing opportunities in a timely fashion in the Nigerian region.
Works with appropriate Oracle Partners, i.e. resellers, SI’s, ISV’s, technology partners and alliances
Has no direct reports, but leads the activities of virtual teams in support of customers
Works with Pre Sales, Marketing and other Lines of Business (LOBs) to maximize the return form the assigned set of accounts
Works towards an allocated License sales and Applications Cloud/SaaS (software as a service) sales revenue target
Responsibilities :
Winning new HCM license and Applications Cloud/SaaS sales revenue in line with targets
Facilitating and nurturing Senior Management relationships to generate active sponsorship of Oracle
Developing a strategy and sales plan to address Sector requirements
Developing profiles of targeted accounts
Defining appropriate Enterprise Sales Industry Value Propositions
Driving the implementation of sales and marketing campaigns
Generating and following up on leads
Qualifying leads and prioritising opportunities
Marshalling internal and Partner resources to conduct campaigns
Identifying and working with the appropriate people in Oracle and the Customer
Developing, extending and maintaining relationships with the appropriate staff
Facilitating and nurturing Senior Management relationships to generate active sponsorship of Oracle
Maintaining an understanding of Oracle’s strategic direction and interpreting its relevance to the industry sector
Working with, and influencing the activities of Oracle Partners as appropriate
Maintaining an awareness of Oracle’s current and future application/technology products and services
Maintaining an understanding of competitive activity relevant to industry sector
At least 65% travel is required
Knowledge and Competency requirements
At least 7 years of sales experience in the enterprise IT sector, selling complex enterprise solutions
Proven track record of selling complex IT solutions in Senegal
Understanding and experience of selling Cloud solutions is a plus
Capacity to comprehend the strategic issues of selling Enterprise applications solutions, including HCM
Fluent in English and French is a must
Demonstrable overachievement of revenue goals
Strong desire to overachieve revenue goals
Strong sales skills; including business justification, negotiation and closing
Understanding of the enterprise software market
Willing to travel on frequent basis
Self starter, fast learner and hungry for knowledge and information
Fully aware of technology trends, industry standards and terminology
Excellent account management and organisational skills
Team player
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Detailed Description and Job Requirements
Sells a subset of product or services directly or via partners to a large number of named accounts/non-named accounts/geographical territory (mainly Tier 3 accounts).

Primary job duty is to sell business applications software/solutions and related services to prospective and existing customers. Manage sales through forecasting, account resource allocation, account strategy, and planning. Develop solution proposals encompassing all aspects of the application. Participate in the development, presentation and sales of a value proposition. Negotiate pricing and contractual agreement to close the sale. Identify and develop strategic alignment with key third party influencers.

Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 8 years applicable experience including 7 years of sales experience. Successful sales track record. Ability to penetrate accounts, meet with stakeholders within accounts. Oracle knowledge and/or knowledge of Oracle*s competitors. Interaction with C level players. Team player with strong interpersonal /communication skills. Excellent communication/negotiating/closing skills with prospects/customers. Travel may be needed. Bachelor degree or equivalent.