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Tanzu Account Executive

Company Name: VMWare
Employment Type:Full Time / Remote
Location: Dubai
Experience: 2-5 years
Degree: Bachelor
Gender:Any
Age:Any  
Nationality: Any
Salary:Unspecified
No. Of Vacancies:1
Job Description:
The Elevator Pitch: Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

Ready to build? So are we. Come join VMware’s exciting Modern Applications Platform Business Unit (MAPBU), made up of products and services under the Tanzu brand. Our mission is to catalyse Enterprise Transformation through Software. We help our customers Build, Run and Manage their Applications and Infrastructure with the goal of delivering better Software to production, continuously. Our Tanzu portfolio simplifies operating Kubernetes and modern Applications across clouds, while freeing developers to ship software faster. We are passionate about enabling Development and Operations teams to work together in new ways that deliver transformative business results.

As a Tanzu Commercial Account Executive, you will be responsible for the Midmarket territories based in the UAE, Saudi and Turkey. You are comfortable working in a matrix environment as a product specialist with ongoing interactions within an extended VMware account team. You have experience in achieving sales targets in the software world, building a portfolio of opportunities and closing deals, working with partners to drive pipeline.  The strategic dimension of VMware Tanzu offerings requires prior experience engaging with high level decision makers (CxO level) and partners engaged in the sales cycle.

Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?
Within 30 days, you will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the Tanzu offerings and get to know the entire VMware extended account team. 
Within 60 days, you will be creating a model for sustainable growth, developing the activity that supports a healthy pipeline. You will be comfortable with the VMware Tanzu business model and the approaches to developing the growth and new opportunities needed to achieve your goals. You will have met with customers and begun to identify approaches to accelerate their application transformation. 
Within 90 days, you will be comfortable building Tanzu sales approaches on each of the different Sales Plays, as well as with day-to-day execution, and you will be able to bring your own style and experience to the table.
From there you will have become a key member of the extended account team, and will be able to position Tanzu’s role within the broader customer transformation strategy including their existing and partner ecosystem

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?
Implement a penetration and growth strategy for VMware Tanzu offerings within the overall commercial (midmarket) segment
Work with VMware Core Business teams on an ongoing basis to ensure that this plan is aligned with the overall commercial strategy and has the support of the entire account team and management
Understand and execute Tanzu Sales Plays to accelerate the deployment of our footprint in the market in a programmatic approach
Partner with Tanzu Labs and services teams to generate new application modernization opportunities and ensure that sales are consistently coupled with services to secure adoption and consumption
Update the Forecast and Pipeline Management tools (SFDC) on a weekly basis according to VMware standards.

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?
The Hiring Manager for this role is the Director METNA Tanzu. The team culture is very open, inviting, and collaborative. Employee well-being is recognised as being central to success. We respect your individuality and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard.

Where is this role located?
The role is positioned for candidates located in the UAE region, with the possibility for remote work.

What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware?
You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types
Generous Time Off Programs
40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community
Rethink’s Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behaviour challenges, or developmental disabilities
Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.)
Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classes