What you’ll do

• Executive level sales engagements 
• Prepare individual customer engagement strategies and plans 
• Leveraging existing contacts, marketing and networking opportunities to create sales opportunities
• Develop and maintain a robust Sales Pipeline, with appropriate cover within a CRM/ERP system
• Prepare presentations, proposals, business cases, total cost of ownership, evaluations and sales contracts.
• Partner Development – The individual will be working closely with key Enterprise partners to develop and close pipeline
• Provide engaging, appropriate product demonstrations to potential clients. 
• Be proactive in developing & maintaining the required level of knowledge in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and the Software as a Service landscape. 
• Communicate & present opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate Mimecast departments and staff.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars, trade shows, channel forums and telemarketing events. 
• Manage and monitor client implementations
• Manage client handovers to Account Management.   

What you’ll bring 

• Experience in HUNTER IT solution selling experience
• Track record of EXCEEDING sales revenue targets 
• Experience opening and closing large enterprise deals following proven solution selling methodology
• Proven ability to build integrated sales and marketing plans 
• Ability to manage risks, priorities and expectations in a fast-paced environment  
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills  
• Ability to work with and gain input and resources from multiple teams and disciplines 
• In- depth understanding of the Channel landscape
• Accurate forecasting and sales reporting experience 
• Broad general knowledge of the SaaS and high-tech industry
• Experience selling into Africa beneficial 
• Working with a BDR team and ISP/Channel 
• Commercial diploma or degree beneficial