We're seeking a Government IT Sales Executive to identify and develop sales opportunities with government departments, public-sector agencies, and government-owned organizations. The role involves understanding customer needs, presenting suitable IT solutions, managing procurement processes, and building long-term client relationships.
Key responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, and pursue IT sales opportunities across government and public-sector accounts.
- Build relationships with government stakeholders, procurement teams, consultants, and technology partners.
- Promote products and services such as hardware, software, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and IT support.
- Understand tender and procurement requirements, including RFPs, RFQs, and public-sector bidding processes.
- Prepare proposals, quotations, presentations, and tender responses in coordination with technical and commercial teams.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and update customer and opportunity records in the CRM.
- Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and provide regular forecasts.
- Coordinate product demonstrations, technical discussions, and proof-of-concept activities.
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms within company guidelines.
- Monitor government procurement plans, contract renewals, and relevant market developments. Role & responsibilities
Ensure sales activities comply with company policies and applicable procurement, ethics, and anti-corruption requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business, sales, IT, or a related field.
- Experience in IT sales, preferably selling to government or public-sector customers.
- Understanding of public-sector procurement, tenders, and contract processes.
- Ability to explain IT products and services to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience using CRM software and maintaining sales forecasts.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and meet deadlines.
Preferred qualifications
- Existing relationships with government agencies or public-sector organizations.
- Experience responding to RFPs, RFQs, or formal tenders.
- Relevant IT vendor or product certifications.
- Knowledge of local government procurement rules and contracting frameworks.
Preferred candidate profile