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Sales Specialist

Ultima

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Cyber Security Sales Specialist in Reading. The role involves building strategic customer relationships to drive sales of Cyber Security solutions. Candidates should possess experience with Cyber Security solutions and the ability to effectively engage with both commercial and public sectors. Ultima advocates a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging all to apply regardless of qualifications that may not align perfectly with the job description.

Qualifications

Experience of selling Cyber Security Solutions.
Background in working with commercial and public sector customers.
Ability to communicate compelling responses to customer challenges.

Responsibilities

Oversee key aspects of the sales cycle, from customer engagement to deal closure.
Meet or exceed annual gross margin targets.
Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline.

Skills

Sales Cycle Management

Customer Engagement

Pipeline Management

Territory Planning

Vendor Relationships

Market Insight

Product Knowledge

Cross-Selling

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GENERAL DETAILS

Job Title: Cyber Security Sales Specialist

Work Location: Reading/Hybrid

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / ROLE PURPOSE

To build strategic relationships with new and existing customers, creating incremental sales by advocating for Ultima’s customer portfolio. Solution Specialists work collaboratively with the account team and are responsible for the business opportunity until it is contracted, ensuring a smooth transition into delivery/transaction.

You are excited by the opportunity to add value to the customer and are keen to share relevant insights and knowledge so the customer wants to meet with you. You build strong rapport by consulting with the customer to understand what their objectives are and then by delivering on these requirements.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic & time bound objectives against which the incumbent’s performance will be assessed.

Sales Cycle Management: Oversee key aspects of the sales cycle, from customer engagement through to deal closure and handover to delivery.
Achieve Targets: Meet or exceed annual gross margin targets as set by Ultima at the beginning of the financial year.
Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a robust and accurate pipeline within Ultima’s CRM system (D365) working in collaboration with Ultima’s Sales Teams, sufficiently to achieve or exceed target.
Territory Planning: Create and execute a Territory Plan that maximises returns from customers and identifies product and solution whitespace in your territory.
Vendor Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with relevant vendors and vendor management teams to create co-sell opportunities and drive vendor-generated pass-through deals.
Revenue Recognition: Maximise revenue recognition by constructing optimal commercial terms
Market Insight: Understand the competitive landscape and position Ultima to win by emphasising our differentiators.
Product/Service Evolution: Contribute to the development of product and service roadmaps by identifying repeatable customer challenges that can be profitably addressed.
Cross-Selling: Demonstrate working knowledge of other Ultima products and services to support the generation of collaborative pipeline for other divisions.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience of selling Cyber Security Solutions.
Background in working with both commercial and public sector customers.
Proficient in engaging with key solution vendors and ISVs.
Knowledge of purchasing and budgeting processes to drive the sales process.
Ability to communicate compelling responses to customer challenges both verbally and in writing.
Possess a systematic approach to building, expanding, and deepening customer relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Organisational and time management skills.
Vendor aligned certifications to demonstrate vendor knowledge and engagement.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Existing knowledge of the Cyber Security market including areas such as: Endpoint, Email, Identity, Cloud, Networking & Network Security.
Vendors to include: Cisco, Mimecast, Crowdstrike, Delinea, Netskope, Palo Alto Networks, Proofpoint, Microsoft, Checkpoint, Tenable, Sophos, Trend Micro.
Experience of solution selling including Professional Services & Managed Services.

“Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ultima we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles."

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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