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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!

About Us

Global Data Systems (GDS) is an a-award-winning MSP and MSSP based in Lafayette, La-Louisiana. We specialize in delivering fully managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, voice, and network solutions to highly regulated, mission-critical environments. Recognized in CRNs 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, youre the focus of GDSs enterprise sales efforts, leading complex, transformational engagements, cultivating key C-level relationships, and driving multi-million-dollar revenue streams across Louisianas top verticals like healthcare, energy, finance, and government. Youll act as a trusted advisor, recommending strategic IT and security solutions that align with each clients vision.

What Youll 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 GDSs 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.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• At least 5 years of proven B2B sales success, ideally in MSP, MSSP, IT, cybersecurity, or cloud solutions.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a knack for crafting compelling presentations.
• Track record in closing complex, high-value deals.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2 is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to manage a broad territory and travel extensively throughout Louisiana with a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience selling to regulated industries like healthcare, energy, or finance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, SD-WAN, EDR/XDR, MFA, or SOC operations, cloud migration, or cybersecurity standards.
• Expertise in SaaS, IaaS, or cybersecurity-as-a-service models.
• Experience selling IT infrastructure projects leveraging solutions from manufactures like Cisco, HPE, Juniper and Palo.
• Background in enterprise RFP processes or public sector contracts.
  
  

Why Join GDS?

• Lucrative Compensation: Senior-level base salary plus aggressive commissionsyour success, your rewards.
• Manager-Level Benefits: Generous health, dental, vision plans, mileage reimbursement, and more.
• Growth & Development: Continuous training, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape our sales strategy.
• Impact & Recognition: Be part of a recognized industry leader, making a real difference for clients and communities.
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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