Speak to potential customers, either face to face or over the phone.
Carry out cold-calling in order to create interest in products and services, generate new business leads and arrange meetings.
Identify and develop new business through networking and follow-up courtesy calls.
Prepare and deliver presentations and demonstrations of software to customers.
Market and promote a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and attending industry events.
Provide technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of computer systems and networks, both before and after the sale.
Advise on software features and how they can be applied to assist in a variety of contexts such as accounting, manufacturing or other specialist areas.
Meet sales targets set by managers and contribute to team targets.
Network with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades.
Respond to tender documents, proposals, reports and supporting literature.
Manage workload in order to organize and prioritize set goals.
The product you need to sell: ERP solutions, mobile applications, web applications and other customized software solutions.
Skills and Competencies
Written and verbal communication skills, including relationship-building and influencing (English is a must).
Working knowledge of CRM or similar software, including spreadsheets and databases.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Strong sense of organization and time management.
Other requirements:
A bachelor's degree is usually required for this position.