Technical Sales Executive at Best Search Recruitment Limited

Best Search Recruitment Limited - Our Client is a leader in the provisioning of Satellite Hardware and Solutions on the African Continent. First hand understanding of customer requirements made us the favoured One Stop Satcom Shop. Customers from a broad spectrum are able to procure all Satellite and Terrestrial Communications Equipment from an organisation with years of experience and a very mature distribution footprint spread over the continent.

Job Title: Technical Sales Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Summary:
Currently, they we are looking for an experienced Technical Sales Executive to drive new business and grow market share in existing accounts and open new accounts. Your experience in relationship management and demonstrated history of success in developing territories and accounts will make this the ideal opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• The provision of pre-sales support to customers with some post-sales support
• Working as part of a sales team to coordinate timely, accurate and quality delivery of company’s communications' product presentations
• The provision of technical support to customer accounts as required to meet sales goals
• Working closely with Account Managers and Sales Managers to identify, qualify and develop customers and to close key strategic opportunities
• Provision of technical support to customers to trouble shoot and resolve any problems
• Demonstration of the Award winning Product Line to customers and the training of customers in the use of our equipment
• Provision of timely, technical customer feedback to both Product Managers, Business Development Managers and the Technical Sales Managers

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2+ years as a technical sales executive
• Successful track record of exceeding Quota
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a strong teamwork ethic
• Must have solid presentation skills and be comfortable conducting presentations to both individuals and groups of people
• Proven ability to build sound client relationships
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and work under pressure
• Solid problem solving skills, decision making and use of initiative
• Must be cooperative and flexible in approach
• Must have a track record of achieving results
• Proficient at planning and executing account strategies and maintaining effective long-term business relationships with key decision makers
• French speaking is an added advantage

Key Accountabilities and Performance Measures:

• Achieve assigned sales quota
• Drives strategic customer objectives defined by company
• Drives strategic customer account planning process that meets company standards

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science and/or Information Technology
• An M.Sc degree (Sales Management preferably) is an advantage
• Technical experience in solution selling
• Strong negotiation and persuasive skills
• Problem Solving capabilities and innovative thinking
• High Self-Motivation
• Good communication skills and willing to work with an international team
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Application Closing Date:
25th August, 2014

Method of Application:
Qualified candidates resident in Lagos only should forward their Resume and brief Cover letter to: [email protected]