Cloud Sales Specialist at Dimension Data

Dimension Data is looking to hire a Senior Cloud Sales Specialist to join the Cloud Sales Team in Cape Town. The role entails taking the Dimension Data Cloud value proposition to market, retaining existing business and growing market share.

Requirements

• The Senior Cloud Sales Specialist needs to have a good handle on the Public Cloud platforms and at the same time can handle a clients’ hybrid cloud requirements and the various cloud migration strategies
• The individual will focus on selling Dimension Data’s breadth of cloud services which include consulting, migration, support and managed services.
• Works well with a team to help co-ordinate and deliver cloud solutions to clients that drive business outcomes
• Pushes the boundaries of knowledge in the area of technology and cloud services.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving skills.
• Builds strong client relationships
• Meets deadlines and delivers solutions within budget and scope as required.
• Dimension Data has a unique differentiator in our experience and expertise with Hyperscale Cloud Providers (such as Microsoft Azure and AWS) as well as traditional Data Centre OEM’s (such as Dell Technologies and HPE).
• Follows up with customers and vendors to complete on-going sales activities, including follow-up assessments, research on new opportunities, and other value-added services.
• The Senior Cloud Sales Specialist will work closely with strong team of Cloud Solutions Architects to work out the best solution and approach for each client need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required
• 5+ years of sales experience in the cloud computing industry preferred.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or Azure Cloud Fundamentals
• Capable of excelling both individually and within a team environment.