Cloud Account Specialist in Manchester

We are a leading provider of advanced secure connectivity, network infrastructure and Microsoft solutions, helping businesses stay agile, secure, and connected in a digital-first world. As we expand our footprint, we are looking for a driven and strategic Cloud Account Specialist to spearhead growth and open new doors in the B2B market.

About the Role: This is a junior sales specialist role focused on identifying, engaging, and converting new business opportunities as well as growing great existing customer relationships. You will be at the forefront of our growth strategy, targeting mid-market and enterprise clients with Microsoft products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Having direct relationships with VCG's Microsoft customers, including fulfilling their queries on what product(s) are right for their requirements.
• Completing customer scoping calls, engaging the correct pre-sales resources where necessary.
• Conducting Quarterly Microsoft Business reviews with Account Managers.
• Providing guidance on appropriate products to VCG customers around the Cloud technology stack, including but not limited to: Azure Services, Microsoft 365 licenses, Microsoft Server and Data Centre licenses, Microsoft Applications, Acronis Cloud Solutions.
• Administration of Microsoft licensing tasks, including but not limited to renewals, license purchases, billing queries and portal administration.
• Working with marketing and the VCG new business team to bring new Microsoft business to VCG.
• Providing support to the VCG Sales team on the VCG Cloud portfolio and Cloud managed services.
• Conducting customer scoping calls to gather requirements and propose the best Microsoft or Cloud solution or product.
• Creating Microsoft Business proposals and quotes in Pandadocs for VCG customers.
• Giving advice to Sales staff to ensure the best outcome for VCG customers.
• Providing support to the VCG's Microsoft and Cloud managed service customers.
• Working closely with Microsoft and our Microsoft partners to drive further business and rebate for VCG.
• Maintaining and improving licensing knowledge through certification, both on a personal and company level.
• Adhering to the Company's Quality and Business Processes.
• Attendance to customer sites or VCG offices to conduct work or attend meetings where necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records in CRM and reporting on sales performance.

Requirements:

• Successful Sales experience with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving margin growth.
• Excellent experience of selling Microsoft products within a Cloud Solutions Provider.
• Great at communicating and holding customer meetings over Teams or in-person.
• Good Knowledge of the Microsoft products on offer, such as Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics etc.
• Experience in working in an MSP environment.
• Experience of requirements gathering and interpreting a customer requirement to a Microsoft solution.
• Experience in driving Microsoft sales engagements and closing sales opportunities.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships internally at a variety of levels and work closely with technical departments such as pre-sales, operations and the project management office.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter with a results-driven mindset and a passion for technology.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
• Flexible working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Generous holidays.
• Bupa Cashplan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Cover x 4.
• Pension.