It Sales Executive

As an IT sales professional you ll usually work with commercial clients finding the right technological software products to suit their business needs In pre-sales this may involve demonstrating features of a particular product It may also mean responding to a pre-qualification questionnaire PQQ and then if short listed replying to a more detailed information to tender ITT document Once the sale of the product or service is completed ongoing support is usually provided which may include technical help such as solving faults or problems and advising on appropriate user training Responsibilities As an IT sales professional you ll need to speak to customers either face to face or over the phone gain an understanding of customers specific business needs and apply product knowledge to meet them ensure quality of service by developing a thorough and detailed knowledge of technical specifications and other features of employers systems and processes and then documenting them carry out cold-calling in order to create interest in products and services generate new business leads and arrange meetings identify and develop new business through networking and follow-up courtesy calls prepare and deliver presentations and demonstrations of software to customers market and promote a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and attending industry events maintain awareness and keep abreast of constantly changing software and hardware systems and peripherals develop effective sales plans using sales methodology provide technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of computer systems and networks both before and after the sale advise on software features and how they can be applied to assist in a variety of contexts such as accounting manufacturing or other specialist areas meet sales targets set by managers and contribute to team targets network with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades handle hardware or software problems and faults referring on to specialist technical colleagues where appropriate respond to tender documents proposals reports and supporting literature manage workload in order to organise and prioritise daily and weekly goals contribute to team or progress meetings to update and inform colleagues Skills You ll need to show evidence of the following a good level of technical understanding with enthusiasm for new technology and its commercial uses - though having technical skills before you start isn t essential self-motivation and a competitive results-driven attitude passion dedication and focus stamina resilience and the ability to work well under pressure confident presentation skills and a professional telephone manner time-management skills and the ability to prioritise your workload ability to pay attention to detail articulate persuasive and influential verbal communication skills ability to work well in teams business awareness Job Type Full-time Pay 15 000 00 - 30 000 00 per month Benefits Paid time off Schedule Day shift Supplemental Pay Commission pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Experience Sales 1 year Required Willingness to travel 100 Required Work Location On the road