IT Sales/Account Manager

Planet Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Northampton is seeking an experienced IT Sales/Account Manager to drive new business while servicing existing clients. The role, requiring at least 3 years in IT sales, includes responsibilities such as client prospecting, quote creation, and order processing. You will leverage your technical know-how to meet monthly Gross Profit targets. This hybrid position offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000 plus commission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in IT sales, business development, or account management.
• Proven track record of achieving monthly Gross Profit targets.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new customers and manage existing client needs.
• Create competitive price quotes from suppliers.
• Update knowledge of IT products and services.
• Manage customer orders from quotation to fulfillment.
• Utilize internal systems and software efficiently.

Skills

IT sales experience

Client management

Prospecting skills

Technical knowledge of IT products

Job description

Role

IT Sales/Account Manager

Location

Northampton (Hybrid) - 1 day a month

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 + Commission

Profile

Planet Recruitment are proud to be working with a fast-growing organisation based in the Northampton area who are looking for an IT Sales/Account Manager.

It is essential you have a background across IT Sales, working with vendors/customers or worked with an IT re-seller / MSP.

This is a sales and account management position focused on selling IT products and services. The core objective is to generate new business and service existing clients to meet company profit targets. The role requires a blend of sales skills, technical knowledge, and administrative diligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Client Management: Actively prospect for new customers using various channels (phone, email, social media) and manage the needs of existing clients to achieve the company's Gross Profit (GP) target.
• Quoting & Procurement: Create competitive price quotes for customers by sourcing the best possible prices from suppliers and manufacturers to maximize profit margins. Utilize industry practices like "Stock in the channel," "deal registration," and "special bids."
• Technical Knowledge: Maintain and continuously update knowledge of the IT products, technologies, and services offered by the company.
• Order Processing: Manage the sales cycle from quotation to fulfillment by processing customer orders and generating the corresponding purchase orders.
• Systems & Tools: Become proficient in using all internal company systems and software to perform the job efficiently.

Essential Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant IT sales, business development, or account management role.
• A demonstrable track record of consistently generating a minimum monthly Gross Profit (GP) of £10,000.

Additional Information

If you feel you have the right skill set and want to work for a growing organisation, then please apply ASAP.

Equal Opportunities

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Contact Information

Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Legal Disclaimer

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