IT Sales Executive

Premier Recruiting Services Limited ,
Chatham, Kent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000 per annum

Overview

Due to expansion there is now a vacancy for a NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / IT SALES EXECUTIVE to join a successful IT services company in Medway. As NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / IT SALES EXECUTIVE you will be offered a salary of up to £27k basic, OTE up to £35k (uncapped) benefits including stakeholder pension. You will be joining a well-established and expanding organisation that can offer excellent prospects for career development. The focus is on new business, although the IT Sales Executive may also be handling existing accounts. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will progress their career to Account Manager level within an 18-24 month period. IT Sales Executive - Duties and Responsibilities: • Initially the role is predominantly office-based with field sales meetings nationally • You will be focused on new business generation from outbound calling. • Gain and develop national accounts. • Strengthen the company's position within established sectors, and also break into less developed sectors. • Retain and develop all accounts won. • Arrange and run meetings. • Produce formal written quotes and tender responses. • Role gradually encompasses more account management as clients are won and retained • Manage long-term sales cycles rather than quick turnarounds IT Sales Executive - Candidate Requirements: • Strong track record in sales and business development • Specialist IT knowledge / exposure • Experience of business-to-business sales and experience of managing the whole cycle - long-term sales rather than quick turnarounds • Able to quickly learn and assimilate technical industry knowledge • Good level of education - ideally degree or A-level qualified, although compensating experience will be considered (Premier Recruiting Services Ltd is an Employment Agency).