Understanding customers' diverse, specific business needs and applying product knowledge to meet those needs;
Presenting and demonstrating company’s solutions to technical and business decision makers in the industry;
Identifying and developing new business through networking and courtesy and follow-up calls;
Developing effective sales plans using sales methodology;
Ensuring quality of service by developing a thorough and detailed knowledge of technical specifications and other features of company’s systems and processes, and then documenting them;
Preparing and delivering customer presentations and demonstrations of the software, articulately and confidently;
Marketing and promoting a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and through attending industry events;
Maintaining awareness and keeping abreast of constantly changing software and hardware systems and peripherals;
Providing technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of computer systems and networks, both before and after the sale;
Advising on software features and how they can be applied to assist in a variety of contexts;
Meeting sales targets set by managers and contributing to team targets;
Networking with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades;
Responding to tender documents, writing proposals, reports and supporting literature;
Managing your own diary in order to organize and prioritize daily and weekly goals;
Contributing to team or progress meetings and updating Management;
Identifying opportunities across the industries covered and prioritizing among them to achieve best results;
Requirements
University Degree or equivalent qualification
3 years of successful work experience as a Business Analyst, Pre-sales or Sales professional in an IT company.
Preferably female for gender balance
Candidate is expected to possess vast industry knowledge in commercial sector;
Candidate is expected to perform independent research and analysis on the company and its products and services;
Excellent demonstrations and Presentation skills;
Good pre-sales experience;
Ability to identify business opportunities and proffer solutions that are of value to our customers through our products and services;
Solid Territory Management and Account planning skills
Ability to identify potential customers (customer acquisition management) and retain them as esteemed clients;
Candidate should possess leadership skills and ability to work within a local and virtual team
Experience in working with local technology companies as business partners;
Ability to work under pressure, to multitask, to focus and to deliver.