AVP Sales - Media & Entertainment

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a leader in digital product engineering. We help our clients design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating our strategic design, complex engineering, and vertical industry expertise with Hitachi’s Operating Technology and Information Technology capabilities, we help our clients imagine what’s possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow’s digital businesses. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic operates design studios and engineering centers around the world, extending our deep expertise to customers in the automotive, communications, financial services, healthcare & life sciences, media and entertainment, manufacturing, semiconductor, and technology industries.Preferred Work Location: Across US (Expected Travel)ResponsibilitiesAs a Client Partner, you will be responsible for getting new business & logos. This role is 50/50 Split between new logo acquisition and owned account management.You will be responsible for building strong relationships with clients/customers to encourage sales and growth of the account.Develop and lead the sales strategy and account plan for strategic & target Accounts.Oversight and responsibility for relationship development and cultivating new business opportunities with clients within the assigned vertical or strategic account to expand revenueWork closely with delivery management to represent the full project initiation and life cycle in the Sales cycle: lead management, qualification for the bid/financing, solutioning and staffing, client management, delivery, and execution governance.Monitor the progress & health of existing programsDevelop and introduce solutions based on the understanding of the client’s business issues.Provide leadership for cross-departmental teams on all contract renewals, negotiations, and client proposalsDevelop and assess account strategies to meet revenue targetsMonitor client satisfaction and update strategies when necessaryParticipate in client performance calls, onsite meetings, and monthly/quarterly business reviews with managementNegotiate new business contracts with clients and promote GlobalLogic offerings and product engineering services.Requirements: The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Media, Entertainment & Travel industries. The individual will have strong business acumen to plan business development, business communication skills to be involved in strategic discussions, technical background to facilitate solutions design, operational excellence to execute and work with internal teams, and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders. In addition, the candidate must be highly collaborative, innovative, and customer-centric, and bring a structured approach. Candidates must be self-driven and assertive.A few desired skills would be: Communicates effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences.Proven ability to work at C level of clients to drive strategySolid leadership skills to work across multiple internal and external departments/leadersAbility to resolve issues independentlyGlobalLogic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in USA is $180,000 - $210,000 and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate and the amount offered may be higher or lower. GlobalLogic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations