Experience and Qualifications Required:
Grade 12
Bachelor s degree in marketing or business administration advantageous
Bachelor of Information and Communication advantages
At least 10 years proven industry sales experience
Previous 10 years experience as Business Unit Manager or marketing manager
A N certified or equivalent Microsoft or Novell qualification. (MCSE CNE etc);
Proven technical knowledge in ICT based Solutions;
Proven knowledge of ICT Hardware Software Cloud Solutions and Cyber security. Microsoft desktop and server experience
Novell Unix and Linux experience will be beneficial
Proven Connectivity knowledge of MFP products;
Experience in complete custom solution design and scoping.
Ability to communicate present and influence on all levels of the organization
Proven ability to drive the sales process from initiation to completion
Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services
Proven ability to position products and services against competitors
Demonstrable experience as Business Development Specialist developing clientfocused differentiated and achievable solutions.
Excellent listening negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent Collaboration and Motivation Skills.
Strategic Planning Abilities.
Person of high integrity
Maximize sales performance on monthly sales budgets.
Protect and increase a profit on the sales revenue stream on current customers/accounts.
Ensure a structure pipeline is managed.
Ensure there is clear visibility of the opportunity pipeline to the Executive Committee and other related parties.
Work closely with the Project team to accurately plan for the resource allocation to the sales opportunity.
Act as a lead strategic trusted advisor on all presale s activities
Responsible for ensuring handover of solutions from sale stage to the design and project teams for successful opportunities.
Regular input of case studies and success stories for sharing throughout the company when required.