Sales Trainee - Data Centre at an Electrical and Digital Infrastructure Company - Workforce Group

Workforce Group - Our client, an Electrical and Digital Infrastructure Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Trainee - Data Centre

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Internship

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and promote its image
• Guarantee compliance with Compliance rules in its activities regarding business practices
• Respect the Group strategy, rules and policies.
• Learn various sales techniques such as prospecting, cold calling, lead qualification, and closing deals specific to data center products and services.
• Become familiar with different data center solutions, including hardware (servers, storage, networking equipment), software (virtualization, management tools), and services (consulting, maintenance, support).
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to understand their needs and propose suitable data center solutions.
• Conducting market research to identify potential customers, market trends, and competitors in the data center industry.
• Gaining in-depth knowledge about the data center products and services offered by their company, including features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
• Assisting the sales manager in preparing proposals, presentations, and sales contracts for clients.
• Learning to manage and update sales pipelines, track leads, and follow up on opportunities in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
• Participating in ongoing training sessions and workshops to improve sales skills, product knowledge, and industry awareness.
• Developing a basic understanding of data center technologies, infrastructure, and architectures to effectively communicate with technical teams and clients.
• Working towards achieving sales targets and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) set by the company.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, engineering, and customer support to ensure smooth sales processes and customer satisfaction.
• Keeping up-to-date with advancements in data center technologies and industry trends through self-study, training programs, and attending conferences or seminars.

Requirements

• BSc in related field
• 1-2 years’ experience in data sales or management
• Unmatched interpersonal and presentation skills
• Resilience and persistence
• Basic knowledge of Data Management tools
• Basic Knowledge in MS Office tools and IT skills
• Great multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with marketing campaigns on social media
• Passion for learning & curiosity.
• Agile with good communication skills

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2024.