Sales Specialist: Software Engineering

TitleSales Specialist: Software Engineering

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Sales Specialist: Software Engineering This position is responsible for searching and exploring both the local and international markets for new products and trademarks to expand and strengthen the company's position in the market. Searches for joint ventures and co-marketing opportunities. Negotiates with relevant authorities and organisations to ensure the company's products and services are recommended. Investigates existing marketing and business practices and recommends opportunities for improvement within the company. May also be responsible for the identification and initiation of development projects within a region. Assists in achieving the region's development needs through investigations, viability studies and liaison with local authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure achievement of set sales targets

Key account management

Implementation and management of sales strategies

Perform incisive and insightful market and competitive research

Maintain high quality information in support of proactive management of sales and delivery targets (Pipeline, OE, Revenue and GP)

Represent the company and increase revenue by selling the company products and solutions to all potential customers

Provide accurate forecasting of business and market needs

Implement sales strategy and ensure customer satisfaction

Project manage the implementation and deployment of products, services and solutions to the customer

Prepare proposals for the provision of products/services

Follow up on new sales prospects and develop existing customers’ business needs

Monitor and reporting on sales prospects, progress and performance

Monitor and reporting on customer satisfaction, market intelligence and competitor capabilities

Build and maintain relationships with all key individuals within assigned accounts

Interact frequently with strategic customers to understand their environment and requirements

Perform Key Account Management duties on designated accounts

Research customer needs and assist with identifying how our solutions can meet them

Experience / Educational requirements:

Business Management Degree/Diploma highly preferred

Experience in Solution Sales in the Payments / IT Service Industry within DevOps environment

EducationNational Certificate Level 4 (N4) / Grade 12 (Required)

LanguagesEnglish

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