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' diverse and 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 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
• develop effective sales plans using sales methodology
• 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 company targets
• network with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades
• respond to tender documents, proposals, reports and supporting literature
• manage workload in order to organize and priorities daily and weekly goals
• contribute to team or progress meetings to update and inform colleagues.
salary
• as per industry norms
qualifications
• open to all graduates
skills
• 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
• 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
• articulate, persuasive and influential verbal communication skills
• a strong team spirit
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