Job Summary

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable information technology sales associate to promote and sell our IT solutions.
• In this role, your duties will include familiarizing yourself with the technical specifications of our products, assessing clients' IT needs and demonstrating our IT solutions to potential clients.
• To ensure success as an information technology sales associate, you should exhibit extensive sales experience in an IT solutions environment, as well as in-depth knowledge of IT industry trends. Information technology sales associates ensure that their IT sales expertise translates to increased sales revenue.

Responsibilities

• Keeping informed on technical product specifications and functionalities.
• Developing a sales strategy and setting sales targets.
• Consulting with IT developers and management on product offerings.
• Identifying marketing opportunities and developing sales leads.
• Assessing potential clients' IT needs and recommending products.
• Preparing and delivering sales pitches and product demonstrations.
• Negotiating sales and service renewal contracts, as well as discounts and warranties.
• Initiating after-sales technical support based on client requirements and feedback.
• Tracking sales targets and documenting sales performance metrics.
• Ensuring competitiveness by analysing and researching industry trends.

Qualifications
Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing or similar qualification.

Experience:

• 6 years+ relevant experience in an IT sales environment.
• Must have prior experience of selling IT solutions in Banks, Insurance and Oil & Gas companies.
• Experience in Data Centre or Cybersecurity domain is an added advantage.

Skills Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of ICT solutions like networking, security, data center, cloud, virtualization.
• Advanced knowledge of marketing and sales strategies.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate IT product specifications and functionalities.
• Advanced proficiency in IT industry terminology.
• Ability to liaise with management and IT developers about sales strategies.
• Exceptional ability in negotiating sales deals, contracts, and service agreements.
• Ability to evaluate client feedback and provide after-sales service.
• In-depth knowledge of consumer behaviour, as well as industry trends and innovation
• Engagement skills with CIO/CTO/CISO and IT managers