• develops and expands a portfolio of corporate clients by networking and marketing
• assesses client it needs and makes recommendations, including it equipment and service packages
• prepares sales visits and presentations to pitch product, service, and combination packages to clients
• demonstrates it equipment to highlight product benefits
• negotiates sales, package discounts, and long-term contracts with clients
• provides technical advice after sales
• establishes sales goals and implements a plan to meet those goals
• tracks progress toward goals and documents sales performance
• becomes fluent in all products and services offered by the employer through testing, demonstrations, and research
• answers questions, describes benefits, and discusses pros and cons of various competing products or services
• gains familiarity with the it industry, and stays updated on trends and innovative products
• creates marketing literature and web-based features to promote products and time-sensitive sales
• attends trade exhibitions and industry events to learn about cutting-edge products and sales
• works for technology manufacturers, software manufacturers, it consultancies, and technology solutions organizations