Senior Account Executive

Strategic Account Manager

Join The GDS Team as a Strategic Account Manager Unlock Business Growth in Louisiana!

Are you a seasoned, strategic sales pro who raises the bar? Do you enjoy leading complex, high-value deals and building trust at the C-suite level? If so, GDS wants you to be our next Strategic Account Manager!

Global Data Systems (GDS) is an award-winning MSP and MSSP based in Lafayette, Louisiana. We specialize in delivering fully managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, voice, and network solutions to highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Recognized in CRN's Elite 150 MSPs, Tech Elite 250, and ranked among the top 5 global MSPs for healthcare, we provide top-tier support backed by SOC 2 Type 2 compliance.

Your Role

As a Strategic Account Manager, you're the focus of GDS's enterprise sales efforts, leading complex, transformational engagements, cultivating key C-level relationships, and driving multi-million-dollar revenue streams across Louisiana's top verticals like healthcare, energy, finance, and government. You'll act as a trusted advisor, recommending strategic IT and security solutions that align with each client's vision.

What You'll Do :

• Lead & Grow : Manage relationships with high-value, strategic accounts across Louisiana.
• Influence & Partner : Cultivate relationships with CEO, CIO, CTO, CISO, CFO building long-term partnerships.
• Strategize & Plan : Develop bold account plans aligning GDS's comprehensive servicesmanaged IT, cloud, voice, security, connectivityto client goals.
• Drive Revenue & Growth : Lead large-scale solution discovery, proposal, negotiation, and closing of contracts worth six and seven figures.
• Collaborate & Coordinate : Work closely with engineering, project management, and compliance teams on solution design, delivery, and onboarding.
• Forecast & Report : Maintain accurate pipeline data and forecast success through CRM tools.
• Amplify Your Presence : Be a voice at industry roundtables, partner forums, and industry events across Louisiana, positioning GDS as a thought leader.
• Mentor & Contribute : Guide junior reps, shaping sales strategy and team success.

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Why Join GDS?

Ready to lead at the top and make a game-changing impact? If you're a strategic thinker and a go-getter, we want to hear from you! Apply now and elevate your career with GDS!