Solution Advisor

Company Description Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency and the largest independent agency in the US for CRM, digital, and search. For more than 28 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with us to build and maximize the value of their customer portfolios. We work with brands like Dell, T-Mobile, Samsung, Geico, Regions, Kimberly-Clark, AARP, Lilly, Sanofi, NBC Universal, DIRECTV, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, and many others to build and execute customer centric business strategies. Job Description As a Solution Advisor, you will own the product or set of products within Merkle Italy. You will guide the management toward investments or hiring based on client requests or future needs. You will act as a point of contact with the partners and Merkle Italy for opportunities and initiatives with the Alliances department. You will act as a subject matter expert in boosting our thought leadership presence towards trendy topics and new product releases. Qualifications Generate upselling activities thanks to deep strategical analysis and understanding of our client’s implementation and ecosystem. Generate revenue and business with commercial pipeline and pre-sales activities. Be the point of contact between the sales team and the delivery centre for leading pre-sales activities. Stimulate lead acquisition and brand awareness through publications, online and offline initiatives, and partner events. Lead the technical innovation for Merkle Italy and create value and knowledge for the Company. Required Skills And Education Omni-comprehensive knowledge of the specific product or set of products is mandatory, thanks to at least eight years of experience in team management, pre-sales activities, project delivery, and side thought leadership activities. Deep knowledge in at least one of the following technical verticals: CRM & Marketing Automation Cloud and Mobile E-Commerce Data Solutions Application Support Public speaking and writing skills are a must. Highly analytical skills to proactively produce business outcomes from strategic deep-dive sessions with our account management team. Technology expertise plus business acumen ensures upselling opportunities. Budget forecasting and monitoring skills are mandatory. Additional Information We work with highly motivated people, who support and enrich each other. We live the possibilities of the digital world through home office, meaning you can work anywhere with flexible (annual) working hours. We also value face-to-face exchanges – coffee or tea, biscuits or fruit are all welcomed on board and shared throughout our offices. If you ever feel the need to take a break from the digital world, we love to get hands on together and use pens, paper, and whiteboards for brainstorming sessions. Need to clear your head? Hit the foosball table, PlayStation, massage bench or yoga mat. For networking and (brain) food, we offer regular exchange formats, like meetings, tech labs and more. Not enough? We are full believers in education and support training, whether it be internally or externally. We support you. If you feel inspired by us, we’ll probably be inspired by you. Join us now and apply online to make sure we match each other’s expectations. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all qualified candidates – regardless of your gender or background, please indicate your salary expectations and possible entry date. We look forward to hearing from you J-18808-Ljbffr