Technical Sales Specialist - Data Center

RM Staffing B.V.; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical staffing firm in South Oxfordshire seeks a technical sales support specialist to conduct product demonstrations and foster client relationships. Candidates should have a strong technology background, with 3-5 years' experience in relevant roles and possess excellent troubleshooting skills. This position offers a commission-based structure for flexibility, professional growth opportunities, and ongoing training in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Commission-based structure

Opportunities for professional growth

Access to ongoing training

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years as a Data Center Technician or similar role.
• Experience in a sales or customer-facing role in tech.
• Relevant certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, or Cisco CCNA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical liaison for the sales team.
• Identify up-selling opportunities within client accounts.
• Conduct product demonstrations for prospective customers.
• Provide post-sales technical support.

Skills

Data center best practices knowledge

Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware

Ability to build rapport with clients

Familiarity with network protocols

Education

Associate’s degree in technical field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Cisco hardware

Dell hardware

HP hardware

Juniper hardware

Job description

You’ll be the face of our technical expertise, conducting compelling product demonstrations and technical presentations. By effectively communicating the value of our services, you’ll help prospective customers understand how our solutions can solve their challenges. Building and maintaining strong client relationships is key; you’ll act as a trusted advisor, guiding them through their infrastructure decisions and becoming their go‑to resource.

1. Sales & Client Support:

   • Act as a technical liaison for the sales team, providing expert product knowledge and technical consultation to potential clients.
   • Identify up‑selling and cross‑selling opportunities within existing client accounts based on their technical needs and future growth plans.
   • Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations for prospective customers, effectively communicating the value proposition of our data center services.
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on their infrastructure needs.
   • Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop and execute strategies for new business acquisition.
   • Assist in creating proposals and technical documentation for client solutions.
   • Provide post‑sales technical support, ensuring customer satisfaction and successful implementation of services.

What We Offer:

• A commission‑based structure that offers you flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to ongoing training and development resources.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Associate’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science) or equivalent work experience. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3‑5 years of hands‑on experience as a Data Center Technician, Field Engineer, or similar role.
  • Proven experience in a sales or customer‑facing role, preferably within the technology industry.
  • Experience with hardware from major vendors (e.g., Dell, HP, Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
• Relevant Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of data center best practices, including cabling standards (e.g., fiber, copper), racking, and power distribution.
  • Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting server hardware, networking equipment, and related components.
  • Familiarity with network topologies, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP), and concepts (e.g., VLANs, routing).
  • Demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Server+, or Cisco CCNA are highly desirable.
  • A passion for technology and a desire to stay current with industry trends.
  • Being Multilingual is an added advantage.