The vacancy is for a seasoned banking software application sales professional to position and sell Consulting Services for Oracle’s Banking and Digital Banking solutions . The role covers East & Horn of Africa within the Banking and Financial Services industry .
The candidate is expected to :
- Hunt and farm across assigned territory and accounts, driving both white-space and existing account opportunities.
- Possess a strong network across the financial services sector.
- Have a proven record of overachieving services sales targets , particularly exceeding USD 10 million annually.
- Be an excellent networker capable of identifying key IT and business stakeholders to position Oracle Consulting services, in alignment with license sales and presales efforts.
Primary Objectives :
Sell consulting services and meet / exceed sales targets across assigned territories, with emphasis on Kenya, Ethiopia , and other East & Horn of Africa countries.Engage strategically with customers to build lasting relationships and lay the foundation for consulting sales.Effectively position Oracle’s consulting portfolio at C-level , covering business, IT, and operations.Build deep client engagement models to drive value and long-term partnerships.Create a tailored transformation case , business case, and solution proposals for each client opportunity.Manage and close opportunities efficiently through structured sales processes.Drive lead generation and pipeline management activities.Collaborate across Oracle LOBs , FSBGU teams, and other internal and external stakeholders.Lead Oracle FSGU account plans and coverage models to identify and pursue target clients.Work with partners, alliances, license sales , and executive-level stakeholders both internally and externally.Responsible for selling the Oracle consulting services. Develops new accounts and / or expands existing accounts within an established geographic territory, industry, product segment, or channel. Drive Consulting Services Sales : Own the quota and territory plan, develop new accounts, and expand existing ones.Be a seasoned banking software sales expert with 10–12+ years of experience across core and digital banking applications such as : Finacle (Infosys), T24 / IBIS / Globus (Temenos), Midas / Bankmaster / Equation (Misys), Banks / Quartz (TCS), Symbols (SunGuard / SystemAccess), or similar.Shape and develop large-scale initiatives ($5M+), including : Business case development Solution definition and scope Implementation approach and planningDemonstrate deep understanding of the African banking industry , especially across East & Horn of Africa.Be a self-starter capable of independent execution.Exhibit strong sales and business development acumen .Manage strategic sales cycles using a solution selling approach .Will be useful to possess sound understanding of : Finance fundamentals Retail / commercial banking product life cycles Accounting and back-office operationsHave knowledge of IT and banking systems integration.Display excellent communication and networking skills .Collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.Experience with partner management is a plus.Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify client needs and justify solutions.Be willing and able to travel locally, regionally, and internationally as needed to cover the assigned market.Career Level - IC5