.*cloud first market development director*we are*:a leading partner to the world's major cloud providers, including aws, azure, and google. The formation of accenture cloud first, with a $3 billion investment over three years, demonstrates our commitment to deliver greater value to our clients when they need it most and offers huge growth opportunities for you!*you are*:*the work*:- create solutions to complex technology business problems/opportunities requiring in-depth knowledge of client buyer needs.- interacts with senior management levels at clients and within accenture, determines pursuit strategies, develops client messaging plans and relationships, and applies industry-leading cloud transformation strategies and practices.- has latitude in decision-making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.- operates within large teams and directs specific team sales activities.- able to travel monday-thursday (as required) post covid travel considerations/concerns (as currently much of our work is virtual)*here's what you need*:- minimum of 6 years selling/closing deals in the professional services space in one or more of the following areas: technology services such as consulting and development services, cloud enablement migration and modernization and public cloud managed services - with four of those years' experience selling consulting services with one or more of the major cloud providers.- minimum of 8 years' sales pursuit management experience.- minimum of 5 years' experience in direct sales with quota of $20m+*bonus points if you have*:- google, aws, azure preferred- previous experience in conceptualizing, planning, and implementing cloud migration, modernization, cloud native development or cloud managed services.- industry experience in life sciences, state & local government, oil & gas, utilities, banking, insurance, heath or manufacturing.- experience working within g2000 customers.- experience with c-level client relationship building and relationship management.- proven ability to operate within a team-oriented environment.- demonstrated commitment, teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian.- high energy level, focus and ability to work well in demanding client environments.- excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.- strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.- unquestionable professional integrity, credibility and character.*what's in it for you?*- you will be part of a diverse, vibrant, global accenture community; teams pushing the boundaries of new business capabilities and emerging technologies and services, sharing their experiences and lessons learned with each other. You'll have the chance to thrive in an environment where your ideas are valued and your voice matters