Information Technology Sales Associate at Wandel International Nigeria Limited

Wandel International is the Flagship Company of the Simba Group of Companies, operating in Nigeria since 1988. Throughout our history we have associated ourselves with products and brands of the highest standards, and partnered with leading organisations in their respective industries. At the heart of our value proposition, is our commitment to service, and it is our relentless pursuit of extraordinary customer service that sets us apart from our competitors in each of our respective fields.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information Technology Sales Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable information technology sales associate to promote and sell our IT solutions. In this role, your duties will include familiarizing yourself with the technical specifications of our products, assessing clients' IT needs and demonstrating our IT solutions to potential clients.
• To ensure success as an information technology sales associate, you should exhibit extensive sales experience in an IT solutions environment, as well as in-depth knowledge of IT industry trends. Information technology sales associates ensure that their IT sales expertise translates to increased sales revenue.

Responsibilities

• Keeping informed on technical product specifications and functionalities.
• Developing a sales strategy and setting sales targets.
• Consulting with IT developers and management on product offerings.
• Identifying marketing opportunities and developing sales leads.
• Assessing potential clients' IT needs and recommending products.
• Preparing and delivering sales pitches and product demonstrations.
• Negotiating sales and service renewal contracts, as well as discounts and warranties.
• Initiating after-sales technical support based on client requirements and feedback.
• Tracking sales targets and documenting sales performance metrics.
• Ensuring competitiveness by analysing and researching industry trends.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing or similar qualification

Experience:

• 6 years+ relevant experience in an IT sales environment
• Must have prior experience of selling IT solutions in Banks, Insurance and Oil & Gas companies

Skills Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of ICT solutions like networking, security, data center, cloud, virtualization
• Advanced knowledge of marketing and sales strategies.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate IT product specifications and functionalities.
• Advanced proficiency in IT industry terminology.
• Ability to liaise with management and IT developers about sales strategies.
• Exceptional ability in negotiating sales deals, contracts, and service agreements.
• Ability to evaluate client feedback and provide after-sales service.
• In-depth knowledge of consumer behaviour, as well as industry trends and innovation
• Engagement skills with CIO/CTO/CISO and IT managers

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2022.