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Software Sales Manager

Accenture · Chicago, IL · 3 days ago
HybridSales$94k–$266k/yrFull-time
About Accenture Accenture helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 814,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $74 billion in FY26 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com. The Role As a Level 7 Software Sales Manager, you drive growth for an assigned software product or portfolio. You engage prospects and clients consultatively, manage the full sales cycle, position differentiated software capabilities, and help clients achieve measurable business outcomes. You work across product, technical, marketing, and leadership teams to build pipeline, advance opportunities, and close complex software deals. What You Will Do Client engagement and prospecting Initiate cold calls to prospective clients and schedule qualified appointments. Assess prospects against sales strategy, budget alignment, business need, and decision-making authority. Present products and services through tailored demonstrations to qualified leads. Manage the full sales cycle from initial outreach through close, ensuring process adherence. Presentations and market representation Deliver compelling product demonstrations and adapt sales collateral to audience needs. Conduct live and web-based presentations with support from technical pre-sales resources. Represent the assigned software portfolio professionally at trade shows, conferences, and customer events. Travel occasionally for client demonstrations and industry engagements as required; expected travel will vary from 25%–50%, depending on business and client needs. Sales operations and CRM Document all sales activities accurately and consistently in the designated CRM system. Prepare for and actively participate in business-development status meetings. Collaborate with management to refine sales presentations and messaging. Construct and deliver customer presentations, quotes, RFIs, and RFPs. Market awareness and product knowledge Stay informed about evolving market trends, technologies, buyer needs, and competitive offerings. Participate in educational sessions on product updates and development roadmaps. Help clients maximize software value through consultative engagement. Performance and negotiation Meet or exceed productivity metrics as defined by the management team. Travel may be required for role. 0-80% depending on client and business needs. Here’s What You Need: 5+ years of software sales experience, with a proven record of exceeding sales metrics. 5+ years experience designing and executing go-to-market strategies and campaigns. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience) Professional Skills Required: Proven ability to develop and maintain customer relationships. Demonstrated success closing complex, high-value software opportunities. Strong, persuasive communication and presentation skills. Advanced negotiation skills to navigate complex financial and operational requirements. Self-driven, tenacious, and resilient, with a positive outlook. Bonus Points if You Have: External client-facing consulting experience Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/28/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture Role Location Annual Salary Range California $94,400 to $266,300 Colorado $94,400 to $230,000 Connecticut $94,400 to $230,000 District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000 Illinois $87,400 to $230,000 Maine $80,400 to $196,000 Maryland $94,400 to $230,000 Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000 Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000 New York $87,400 to $266,300 New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300 Ohio $87,400 to $213,000 Virginia $87,400 to $245,000 Washington $100,500 to $245,000 Requesting an Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. 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