Program & Project Management Specialist

at Accenture in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Song, Technology and Operations services – all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 710,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com .

Within Operations, we are growing our Digital Inside Sales (DIS) team. Our groundbreaking approach to sales brings clients the right combination of trusted technical sellers and innovative technology, powered by data and insights.

Take a modern approach to selling by harnessing the power of rich data, innovative technology, and advanced AI to help some of the world’s leading companies to drive demand; create pipeline; qualify and nurture opportunities; close sales; and drive renewal.

Join a team that prioritizes human ingenuity and fosters a workforce where technology elevates people (not the other way around), freeing them up for more creative thinking and exciting work.

Program & Project Management Specialist

+ Nurture a high volume of accounts; upsell/cross-sell/activate existing and new accounts

+ Retain and grow revenue within your accounts

+ Develop an understanding of our partners’ business goals and turn data into compelling stories and actionable insights to help them succeed

+ Work collaboratively with the sales team to develop, maintain, and grow relationships

+ Track, analyze, and communicate key quantitative metrics and business trends internally to leadership

+ Work with client business segment handling medium to enterprise opportunities

+ Work on deals from start to presenting to prospective customers

Basic Qualifications:

+ Minimum of 2+ years of Project/Program Management experience

+ Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in sales or lead generation

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Microsoft AZ-900 certified: good to have or be prepared to attain certification within 3 months

+ Required basic knowledge of cloud concepts

+ Experience working with customers and/or partners in a learning/skilling perspective

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Has quota-based sales experience with sales impact on performance, quota attainment, and promotion

+ Knowledge/experience in adult learning

+ Understanding of Azure Cloud Fundamentals

+ Experience with building multi-tiered skilling plans

+ Interest in expanding industry knowledge through training and certifications

+ Proven ability to consistently achieve 100%+ KPI attainment in previous sales role

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $63,200 to $154,800

Colorado $63,200 to $133,700

District of Columbia $67,300 to $142,400

New York $58,500 to $154,800

Maryland $58,500 to $123,800

Washington $67,300 to $142,400

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