Senior Deal Desk Analyst

VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to thrive in the Cloud Era. A pioneer in the use of virtualization and policy\-driven automation technologies, VMware simplifies IT complexity across the entire data center to the virtual workplace, empowering customers with solutions in the software-defined data center to hybrid cloud computing and the mobile workspace.

The Deal Desk Analyst has ultimate responsibility for the day to day support of the AMER sales team in ELA & SPF transactions, and reports directly into the Manager for AMER Deal Desk. This role also frequently involves participation in cross functional teams and projects.

* Ensure efficient execution of deals through standard flow process on an ongoing basis. Anticipate and align to support account teams business needs in successful execution of deals on a quarterly and annual basis. * Continuous review of deal progression and collaboration with colleagues to ensure optimal deal cycle times and flawless execution. * Build and maintain strong rapport and serve as key liaison & escalation point for Japan management Team on ELA and deal related topics. * Review Sales-proposed quotes, provide feedback and coaching, ensure compliance with published sales and business policies, and approve or reject/escalate quotes as needed based on policy and business judgment * Own and manage the contract drafting process, generating standard documents and working with Legal and Finance to help Sales respond to customer feedback, including managing ‘redline’ changes leading up to customer acceptance * Validate customer purchase orders for approved Enterprise License Agreement quote documentation, prepare order entry documents & associated approval documentation packages to expedite order management processes * Partner closely with IB, Legal, Deal Assurance/Revenue & DCT, Order management, Business Operations and Field Finance teams on standard flow process and all related tasks. * Ensure close collaboration with Operations and Finance leads on deal status / progression, forecast accuracy etc. * Participation and / or leadership of various internal projects related to core function. Being the ‘voice of Japan’ and ‘sales advocate’ on such project teams is essential to ensuring the solution solves relevant business issues * Ensure compliance with published sales and business approval policies and procedures

* Previous Tech Industry, Deal Desk, Finance, Operations experience essential * Proven track record in process optimisation and ability to deliver results in challenging business environment * Must be a self-starter, highly analytical, with sound decision-making skills * Ability to prioritize at times of high volume and stress e.g. Quarter-End. * Strong communication and positive interpersonal skills. * Must have the ability to influence and work collaboratively at all levels of the organisation, be comfortable advising senior sales management on key deals to support their business. * Primary degree in commerce, business studies, finance or equivalent. * Experience with software revenue recognition principles (SOP 97-2) is an advantage * Intermediate / Advanced MS Excel skills required (macros and pivot tables preferred) * Travel (including international) may be required * Salesforce and Tableau experience highly advantageous