Job Opportunities API

Position Overview:  As part of  Diligent’s  acquisition of   3rd Risk   and the expansion of our   IT GRC and Third-Party Risk   portfolio, we are creating a new   Solution Sales Director   role in the APAC Sales team.   The   Solution Sales Director - IT GRC & Third-Party Risk   will be seen as a senior commercial and domain leader, with deep  expertise  in SaaS-based IT GRC, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), and broader Integrated Risk Management solutions. They will  be responsible for  driving new business and expansion opportunities for  Diligent’s  IT GRC and third-party risk solutions (including 3rd Risk) across mid-market and enterprise accounts in the APAC region.   This is a senior   individual contributor   role that combines consultative solution selling with domain credibility. The role involves engaging directly with customers and prospects, shaping opportunities, and aligning stakeholders across business, risk, compliance,  security  and procurement functions throughout the customer journey.   As a trusted advisor, the Solution Sales Director will work in close partnership with regional Account Executives and wider go-to-market teams, providing IT GRC and TPRM subject-matter  expertise  in co-selling and solution design. A key element of the role is to coach and uplift colleagues’ knowledge of vendor risk, IT risk and integrated GRC use cases, helping them position  Diligent’s  expanding risk portfolio with confidence.   The successful candidate will be commercially sharp, collaborative, and highly credible with senior risk, compliance,  security  and technology stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence, navigate complex sales  cycles  and deliver results.   Key Responsibilities   Own solution sales for IT GRC & Third-Party Risk in APAC Drive new logo and expansion opportunities for Diligent’s IT GRC and third-party risk portfolio (including 3rd Risk) across mid-market and enterprise segments. Take primary accountability for opportunity strategy, value articulation  and deal orchestration in partnership with regional Account Executives. Act as the IT GRC & TPRM domain expert in the field Demonstrate expert-level understanding of IT GRC, vendor risk, TPRM and related compliance frameworks, and how Diligent’s  solutions address these needs. Translate complex risk and governance concepts into clear commercial value and compelling solution narratives for business and technical stakeholders. Lead consultative, solution-based sales cycles Run discovery with senior stakeholders to uncover current-state IT GRC / TPRM processes, tools  and pain points across the three lines of  defence . Design solution approaches and value roadmaps, aligning  Diligent’s  IT GRC and third-party risk capabilities (including integrations with the broader Diligent One Platform) to customer outcomes. Support RFP/RFI processes, complex evaluations and proof-of-concept activities, ensuring clear success criteria and measurable value. Drive prospect engagement and pipeline growth. Proactively build and progress pipeline through targeted outreach, thought leadership, events, and account-based activities focused on IT GRC and vendor risk buyers. Ensure high levels  of prospect engagement and satisfaction through relevant insights, regular  follow-up  and tailored value propositions. Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Product and Customer Success Collaborate with Sales leadership and Account Executives on regional account planning, territory strategy  and deal reviews for IT GRC and TPRM opportuni