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In this cross-functional role, you will report directly to the Deal Desk Leader of Appian. An effective Deal Desk Manager uses a mix of critical thinking, creativity, and excellent communication and relationship building skills.  Success in this position requires you to be a self-starter with proven problem-solving skills.  

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the point of contact and subject matter expert on deal constructs, special pricing, operations, approval policies, and troubleshooting of deal issues and sales escalations.

• Support Sales team in negotiation of contract structure and pricing in compliance with Appian's internal policies while maximizing value to the customer and Appian.

• Guide optimal use of quote and opportunity management tools to accelerate sales cycles and drive collection of actionable business data.

• Facilitate alignment and communication between Appian’s Sales Teams, and internal stakeholders, including Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Product teams, and external customers/partners to promptly resolve business/issues and foster productive interactions.

• Validate all aspects of agreement packages for accuracy and compliance with Appian’s business practices and approvals process, and maintain responsiveness.

• Cultivate best practices through analyses, projects and reporting contributing to the continued growth of Appian’s Sales team and Deal Desk.

• Support in developing training materials, sales examples and engage in regular training sessions with Sales teams.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in related role (Deal Desk, Sales Operations, and/or Finance/Pricing experience preferred).

• Negotiation experience and competence.  Ability to work to understand the interests behind positions and get past objections to workable solutions.

• Experience using CRM and CPQ systems. Working knowledge of contracts and accounting.  Experience with software contracts and revenue recognition policies.

• Experience in GSA, FAR and DFAR acquisition is a plus.

• Inclined to take action and work independently, although support is there when you need it. Driven to complete tasks through to impact.

• Ownership mentality. Possess the character to act with integrity for the best interests of the entire organization.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Detail oriented. Must be organized and able to stay on top of fast-moving information and tasks.

• Process focused by nature. You like order and having things documented for easy reference.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, sales, or a business-related field.

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