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Develop and execute a regional advisor influence program that effectively positions NTT DATA capabilities with the advisory firms, facilitates deal invites, and tracks successful closures
Gather early market intelligence of sourcing transactions coming to market, work closely with the appropriate sales leadership to create a pre-pipeline plan to position NTT DATA with the potential client
Understand NTT DATA's services portfolio and effectively facilitate communication of NTT DATA's value proposition and differentiators to sourcing advisors and outsourcing law firms
Conduct briefings, facilitate invitations between key advisory personnel and the appropriate NTT DATA leaders
Establish back-channel with the right person(s) in the advisory firm to ensure NTT DATA's pursuit team receives coaching during an advised pursuit
Create a sustainable pipeline of well-qualified new business outsourcing opportunities
Train the pursuit team on the advisory firm's sourcing process and coach them on how to maximize performance on client-facing interactions (e.g., ISG's CAS sessions)
Work closely with NTT DATA's pursuit team to help shape bid responses for advised deals
Work with NTT DATA executive leadership and business unit personnel to identify opportunities to introduce advisors to clients and prospects
Identify and facilitate advisor collaboration opportunities to drive additional interactions with advisors
Will assist business units and account teams in determining which firms to direct opportunities to based on scope, reciprocal business opportunities, etc.
Lead/participate in marketing/hospitality events with advisors
Identify and create the business case to purchase advisor products and services, as appropriate
Leverage analysis tools to identify key engagements facing renewal in order to begin influencing the rebid decision process
Support relationship building activities with key vendor partners and alliance members, as needed
Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years of related experience
Extensive knowledge of the IT outsourcing market - North America (Global experience is a plus, but not essential)
Established relationships with key local executives at leading sourcing advisory and legal firms including but not limited to ISG, Avasant, Wavestone, West Monroe Partners, KPMG, EY, PwC, Alix Partners, and Kearney
Business development and sales experience including prospecting, lead qualification, proposal writing, sales calls and sales support
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
Nice to have:
MBA/MS or other advance degree(s) desirable, but not essential
Prior experience in sourcing consulting with a large strategy/IT sourcing advisor, or prior experience working as a senior influencer relationship manager in a large global IT services company, is highly desirable
Delivery management experience, including managing teams at all project phases, successful client relationship management and multi-project oversight is a plus
Ability to comprehensively absorb and integrate NTT DATA's services and offerings to educate and influence advisors and potential clients
Ability to do both strategic assessment and transactional consulting at senior levels
In-depth understanding of the full sourcing lifecycle
Experience with a large IT outsourcer / business solutions organization
Experience developing new account opportunities including deal analysis and structuring
In-depth experience in business development, sales or customer management
Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas in simple business terms to all levels of management including senior leaders (external and internal)
Self-directed, independent thinker, with the ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity
Good problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills are also required, with the leadership ability to change thinking or gain acceptance in sensitive situations
What we offer:
medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
flexible spending or health savings account
life and AD&D insurance
short and long term disability coverage
paid time off
employee assistance
participation in a 401k program with company match