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　　Hybrid Manager (HYDERABAD), LinkedIn Talent Solutions

　　At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams, and this role can be performed remotely in most locations in the country of employment.

　　We are looking for a Hybrid Manager, LinkedIn Talent Solutions to manage a team and work with existing clients within LinkedIn’s Talent & Learning Solutions products and services. You will be responsible for leading the expansion in our key market of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh and managing a team of seasoned salespeople. You will inspire and motivate employees on a daily basis and bring innovation to the sales process to help accelerate our market growth trajectory. 

　　We expect our sales leaders to act like owners and have an impact outside of the core sales function by demonstrating leadership, providing leverage and producing results that will help us scale effectively.  

　　We place emphasis on growing and finding success in the job by learning from one another’s experiences, collaborating across functions and actively working to improve the team. Being compassionate leaders, inspiring others, being open, honest and constructive are all part of our culture.  

　　Responsibilities:

　　Have a clear and comprehensive understanding of LinkedIn’s products, business model, customer marketplace and organizational structure.

　　Accelerate our acquisition customer business in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh across product lines.

　　Grow our revenue from our existing customers across our product lines ( hiring & learning solutions ).

　　Set the sales priorities and key selling strategies to achieve sales objectives. Leverage relationships to open doors to new strategic business opportunities.

　　Directly manage a High performing team of individual contributors responsible for acquisition of new customers as well as managing relationship with existing clients across the region.

　　Prepare and present accurate and timely sales forecasts to senior management. Consistently monitor the sales activity of the team and track results.

　　Hire, develop and retain world-class sales talent.  Inspire and motivate employees on a daily basis and bring innovation to the sales process to help accelerate our market growth trajectory

　　Accurately forecast recurring revenue pipelines along with incremental bookings.

　　Constantly innovate ways to balance sales opportunities, client management and new customer onboarding responsibilities.

　　Devise tactics and strategies to maintain close relationships with LinkedIn’s relationships at scale.

　　Focus on client success to build a talent pipeline and create a pool of customers that will serve as references for sales and marketing purposes.

　　Work to develop and circulate the set of best practices that will serve as the foundation for this growing team.

　　Listen to the needs of the market and share insights with the product and marketing teams.

　　Be proactive about solving problems even if it’s outside of your area.

　　Be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge and do everything you can to help the company achieve its larger objectives 

　　Travel required.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　BA/BS degree in a related field

　　12+ years of experience in a quota-carrying sales role in software or HR space

　　2+ years of experience in people management 

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　MBA degree or evidence of continuous professional development

　　Experience with relevant sales methodologies and metrics

　　Experience working in a SaaS startup.

　　Experience hiring and motivating seasoned account executives or relationship managers.

　　Experience managing individual sales reps as well as team managers

　　Knowledge of CRM tools and subscription-based business sales models

　　Experience selling IT or HR technology solutions  for B2B  

　　Excellent communication, client and time management, negotiation and presentation skills

　　Ability to evaluate sound business opportunities, resolve conflicts, close deals and meet/exceed revenue goals.

　　Suggested Skills :

　　Team Management

　　Communication skills

　　Collaboration skills

　　Leadership skills

　　Strategic

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