Principal Account Manager

OverviewThe Principal Account Manager - Public Sector will be a part of the Europe Public Sector Team, that covers Public Sector, Healthcare & Education customers across European Core Markets.The role will be focused on large GOV Accounts, e.g. Public Sector IT Services & Federal Government.ResponsibilitiesACCOUNT PLANNING - Work with your customers to develop, execute, and track both short- and long-term account objectives, customer goals, and action steps.ACCOUNT PLANNING - Evaluate existing data and subjective inputs to improve business performance.ACCOUNT PLANNING - Identify internal stakeholders and buyers through personal evaluation and by establishing strong lines of communication with your customers.ACCOUNT PLANNING - Utilize thorough and effective account planning tactics for both short- and long-term plans.ACCOUNT PLANNING - Use data-driven inputs to set goals and to measure progress against both customer goals and Citrix objectives.ACCOUNT PLANNING - Monitor account performance against established milestones and deadlines.CUSTOMERS BUSINESS SUCCESS - Understand your customer's business from the inside-out, making their future success your priority.CUSTOMERS BUSINESS SUCCESS - Combine your PUBLIC SECTOR specific industry knowledge (facts, data, industry trends, observations) with your understanding of the customer's needs to draw a unique conclusion about the best go-forward direction to grow their business, increase profits, and/or reduce attrition.CUSTOMERS BUSINESS SUCCESS - Detail the customer's path for success to improve business outcomes and demonstrate ROI using Citrix unique portfolio offerings.CUSTOMERS BUSINESS SUCCESS - Engage with customers to deliver effective messages advancing the sales cycle (e.g., highlighting unique Citrix strengths, challenging customer assumptions, etc).COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION - Communicate with customers and deliver effective presentations virtually and in-person.COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION - Link your customer's business priorities to Citrix value propositions.COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION - Confidently interact with senior stakeholders and spontaneously adapt to changing circumstances.COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION - Effectively communicate and present opinions, information, and key points of an argument in-person and/or virtually.COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION - Respond quickly to the needs of customer stakeholders, and to their reactions and feedback.COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION - Deliver insights convincingly and with authority.MANAGING RISK - Identify risks in account relationships, opportunities, and retention potential.MANAGING RISK - Assess risks and provide mitigation strategies in alignment with Citrix objectives.MANAGING RISK - Identify risks associated with specific account strategies, solutions, and other account factors.MANAGING RISK - Comfortably make difficult decisions after careful consideration of risks, anticipating potential unintended consequences of actions.SOLUTION BUILDING - Liaise with the product development team to assemble an initial solution addressing customer needs.SOLUTION BUILDING - Understand the scope and limitations of the solution capability.SOLUTION BUILDING - Identify and analyze customer-stated needs and map them to appropriate CSG solutions.SOLUTION BUILDING - Leverage technology systems to keep track of customer needs and inform solution design.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Build long-term strategic customer relationships.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Gain access to key stakeholders in the buying group.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Determine customer engagement preferences through all touch points with cross-functional teams.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Build and nurture positive relationships by effectively influencing and networking within and outside the customer organisation, to drive business performance.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Work comfortably and confidently with customer's senior leaders.CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Provide customised resources needed to leverage the identified touchpoints effectively.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & DUTIESThe role requires local presence in Italy, willingness to travel in Italy and abroad, and fluent (preferably native) Italian language verbally and written.We're looking for a Team Player - leverage, orchestrate and manage the broader Account Team, with close interaction with roles such as ATS, Architect, Product Management etc.Open, always learning, Growth mindset with "can do" approach - comfortable with Changes & challenges.Navigate complex processes for Deal Strategy, Commercial Approvals etc.Public Sector Vertical Background - Experienced with specific Public Sector / GOV requirements, ordering processes, tenders etc.Provides weekly Forecast & Pipeline Updates to Sales ManagementFamiliar with defined Sales tools such as CRM (Salesforce), Office products, Collaboration ToolsFluent verbal & written English language skills are important.About UsAbout Us: Cloud Software Group is one of the world's largest cloud solution providers, serving more than 100 million users around the globe.When you join Cloud Software Group, you are making a difference for real people, each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done — from anywhere.Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks.Everyone is empowered to learn, dream, and build the future of work.We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth.And we need your expertise and experience to do it.Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status), marital status, military service, protected veteran status, political activity or affiliation, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process, please contact us via the Bridge portal for assistance.#J-*****-Ljbffr