Description
Role Purpose:
This role is directly responsible for managing a portfolio of IHG National Sales Key Accounts, SWA, across specified markets & segments to deliver revenue & growth opportunities to IHG, with a dedicated focus on identifying, signing & activating current IHG Global Sales Key Accounts.
Key Accountabilities:
Strategic Account Management
• Understand Key Account(s) drivers, behaviors, values & opportunities
• Maintain relationships with multiple key contacts within all subsidiaries and/or business units to maximize revenue delivery to IHG
• Explore unique ways to drive returns (share shift, Mutual Value, partnerships, etc.)
• Anticipate & overcome objections through thoughtful research & consideration of potential solutions, impactful negotiation skills and creative problem-solving
• Prioritize time to think & strategize; create & execute a Strategic Account Plan
• Be a strategic leader of global account team(s) as applicable
Work Collaboratively
• Appropriately share information & ideas across stakeholder groups & IHG tools & resources to advance sales efforts
• Be a valued advisor sought out by others for guidance
• Exhibit an ability to influence others within the organization to achieve intended outcomes
• Encourage & participate in open & honest dialogue amongst account teams, peers & leaders
• Champion interdependency & act as a liaison for Global Sales in cross-functional working groups
Sales & Business Acumen
• Possess end-to-end critical thinking skills: the ability to interpret & action data, articulate a business case, and evaluate ROI/financial impact of potential actions
• Mastery of industry & IHG metrics, reporting, tools & sales methodologies (7 Habits)
• Research & action calculated risks to enhance our ability to close revenue & shift market share amongst key accounts
• Achieve yearly financial targets & business goals
• Embody a seeker mentality; always look for the next revenue opportunity within your accounts
Communication Ski
📌 National Account Director (India)
🏢 IHG
📍 India