Time left to apply End Date: December 15, 2024 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-10135597 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 14 Dec 2024 11:59pm Job Title Client Partner (Sydney) Job Summary Job Description Who We Are We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice. Focus of the Role As a Client Partner, you thrive on applying your deep understanding of our customer's business strategies and technology needs, playing an integral role in unlocking the potential of business opportunities across the nation. You partner with Telstra's most strategic customers to grow their business, acting as their trusted advisor and nurturing the health of our customer relationships. In doing so you identify high-value, high-profit sales solutions that directly contribute to Telstra's growth. You flourish off building meaningful and lasting relationships, with collaboration and influencing skills critical for success in this role. What We Offer Flex appeal: choose where, when and how you work Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business. Purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) About the Role As a Client Partner you will have the opportunity to work on a complex account with the portfolio that requires truly strategic mindset. You'll draw on expertise in customer account management, deep knowledge of Telstra's capabilities and products, and leverage your relationship building skills to deliver the following responsibilities: Establish, grow, and maintain strategic customer relationships through deep knowledge of their business and Telstra's services/products that deliver exceptional customer experiences, contribute to high NPS and drive profitability. Contribute to or lead the development of customer contact/engagement plans that nurture and grow existing customer relationships to retain and grow core telecommunications and/or emerging technology revenue for assigned portfolios. Apply professional expertise and knowledge of Telstra's capabilities, market insights, and a deep understanding of the customer's business strategy to effectively influence and partner with customers to identify new business opportunities. Leverage strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to drive commercial, business, and technical discussions with customers that present a compelling case for solutions, including articulation of technical (ICT, security, workplace, and application solutions) solution benefits to C-Suite executives and key stakeholders. Lead customer initiatives or components of initiatives (e.g. business advisory consulting, workshop facilitation, strategic planning sessions) that drive strategic business opportunities to Telstra and that have a significant degree of impact on portfolio retention and growth. This will be a customer-facing role and will primarily manage Sydney based clients, hence only Sydney-based candidates will be considered. About you To be successful on the role, you need to have: Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills; clearly structured and able to explain complex information or concepts using unambiguous language, appropriate to the audience. Commercial acumen background. Demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops, bringing alignment across often multi-faceted stakeholders as part of data products development. Experienced in the ICT Industry Experienced in customer focused design. Experienced in engagement and enabling implementation of insights into key business processes. Industry knowledge in Telecommunication or Construction is an advantage. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! ----------------------- When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. About Us We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General's Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We've always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it's endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we're motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. Recruitment Support We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there's a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. #J-18808-Ljbffr