8. Proactively explain and provide standardized file&server and storage tenders from the field configuration and solution to the Account ManagerResponsible for pricing approvals within approval and authority guidelines/processes for German sales opportunities for file&service and storage.<br />Provide recommendations for competitive pricing strategies.<br />Maintain expert level knowledge of market conditions and competitive pricing strategies for file&server and storage.<br />Ensure all HDS product technologies in file&server are considered to ensure optimum profitability for pricing strategies.<br />Proactively communicate availability of Sales Promotions and Program Funds.<br />Proactively communicate with other SSO Senior Sales Account Specialist and Configuration Strategists to uncover changes in requirements and to distribute job related information.<br />Maintain a close working relationship with all DOC personnel and other German Field Sales/Finance colleagues.<br />Ensure channel and distributors have least cumbersome pricing structures and methodologies for file&server and storage such that quoting and processing of Channel quotes can be done easily and quickly.<br />Primary Qualifications and Experience / <br />Experience directly related to IT file&server systems and data storage pricing.<br />Prior experience in supporting field sales personnel.<br />Skills and Attributes /<br />Knowledge of EMEA file&server storage industry, deal analysis, strategic pricing, <br />Learning through on-going training provided by the company and also by self-learning.<br />Ability to effectively communicate and share information with peers and all levels of the organization.<br />Self motivator who demonstrates drive and initiative.<br />Language capability in English is essential. <br />