Sr Dir, Real World Solutions Segment Leader

OVERVIEW

An experienced, consultative sales leader to manage a team of individual contributors who are responsible for developing and expanding new business opportunities with customers. Lead and coordinate sales campaigns across a segment of accounts. Drive solution development to meet client business issues. Help IQVIA develop and deliver market leading solutions and capabilities. Establish, grow and manage long-term and profitable relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales team to:

• Actively prospect and leverage potential new business opportunities within specified potential new and/or existing Customers/Accounts.

• Establish and execute a comprehensive sales plan for each target account.

• Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers within accounts and develop deep knowledge of the customer organization.

• Gain an understanding of competitive activities, positioning and pricing, which include specific reasons for awards and non-awards.

• Work with cross-functional sales and support teams to prepare and lead client interactions and sales presentations. Educate team participants in customer culture, operational needs/methods and sales techniques needed to close the sale.

• Manage and assist in the preparation RFI/RFP responses.

• Utilize CRM and other sales tracking tools to maintain business development and sales activities and track progress.

• Analyze potential opportunities and develop sales strategies for your client segment. Ensure appropriate strategy/solution is proposed. Monitor actions and results against plans.

• Communicate with internal delivery and operational leads to assess overall level of customer satisfaction and progress of projects.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all IQVIA services for appropriate cross-sell opportunities.

• Manage quarterly and annual sales forecast for your segment and report to key stakeholders.

• Support sales by attending trade shows and industry conferences.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven track record of leading high performing sales teams.

• Solid understanding of the principles of real world research & evidence and drug development.

• Demonstrate ability to work creatively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities.

• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to influence others both internally and externally.

• Ability to work as a team player.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strategic business awareness and analytical skills.

• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities.

• Ability to maintain demanding timelines.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years relevant industry experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent travel.

• Frequent long, varied hours.

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