Hiring Manager: Jens Zwer

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Michelle Benstead

Job Code Level: SGM3

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THE OPPORTUNITY: 
As a Sales Director at Open Text, you will have the opportunity to manage all aspects of your region's business.  This includes strategic planning, and the execution of plans to meet or exceed assigned sales objectives and quotas.  As a seasoned sales professional, you know how to engage, motivate and develop a team of high performing Account Executives and will be spending the majority of your work time coaching and developing your team to enable their success.  

YOU ARE GREAT AT: 

• Leading and directing a team of sales professionals who are able to meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales quota targets. 
• Develop, implement, and measure regional sales strategies and plans complete with accurate forecasts.

• Building of C-Level relationships and strategic partnerships

• Assisting in sales efforts, legal contracting, and in resolving customer issues.

• Growing customer satisfaction across the assigned region by providing exemplary service and support.

• Attracting, engaging and retaining a team of high performing Account Executives.

• Training, developing and directing reports in product knowledge, time and territory management, and competitive knowledge.

• Providing ongoing feedback and coaching and host regularly scheduled performance reviews.

• Participating in various headquarter/regional planning and training activities. 

WHAT IT TAKES:

• Bachelor's Degree and significant enterprise software sales experience with prior sales leadership experience  
• A deep knowledge of the Enterprise Application Software market, its competitors, partners and related industries

• Effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on every organizational level to "get things done"

• A proven ability to meet or exceed regional sales targets

• A passion for leading a team and a demonstrated ability to drive results through others

• Strong business acumen and an ability to manage strategic plans with partner and company executives

• Ability to analyze complex situations and employ creative and effective decision making to solve problems/achieve results

• Knowledge of accounts and connections within key accounts within the region is necessary
 

OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.