Manager - Sales - IT

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

- Team Leadership: Train and mentor sales team members, set individual and team sales goals, and monitor performance to meet targets.

- Sales Strategy: Develop and implement effective sales plans to expand the customer base and increase market share for IT products/services.

- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, addressing their technical and business needs.

- Sales Projections: Break down overall budgets into actionable sales projections for team members, tailored to geographic regions or product lines.

- Market Analysis: Analyse market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to identify new business opportunities.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with marketing, product development, and technical teams to align sales strategies with company goals and client needs.

- Performance Monitoring: Track sales metrics, generate reports, and adjust strategies to meet revenue goals.

- Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiations for high-value contracts and ensure successful deal closures.

- Customer Support: Provide after-sales support to ensure client satisfaction and foster repeat business.

Qualifications and Education:

- Education: A bachelors degree in information technology, Business Administration, or Marketing is a plus, but a masters degree (e., MBA), or certifications like Certified Professional Sales Leader (CPSL) or Certified Sales Executive (CSE) are not always required.

- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in sales, with at least 3 years in a sales leadership role, preferably in the IT industry (e., software or IT services sales).

- Industry Knowledge: It is essential to have a deep understanding of IT products/services, such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, or IT Services.

Key Skills:

- Leadership: Ability to motivate, coach, and manage a sales team to achieve high performance.

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interactions, team leadership, and presentations.

- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with IT solutions, CRM software (e., Salesforce, HubSpot), and emerging technologies.

- Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to close deals and secure favourable terms.

- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse sales data, forecast trends, and develop data-driven strategies.

- Interpersonal Skills: Build client trust and foster collaboration with internal teams.

- Problem-Solving: Address client pain points and propose tailored IT solutions.

- Time Management: Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and targets in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment and Conditions:

- Hours: Typically full-time, potentially for more extended hours during deadlines, client meetings, or conferences.

- Some roles may involve shift-based work or extended hours for networking events.

- Travel: Frequent travel may be required to meet clients or attend industry events.

- Work Setting: May work in an office, allows flexibility, requires on-site presence.

- Pressure: High-pressure role due to sales targets, team performance expectations, and client demands.