Sales Consultant

525 Technologies; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

525 Technologies is seeking an IT Sales Consultant to help develop new business and grow relationships with existing customers. This role welcomes candidates with 0–5 years of sales experience; previous IT product sales helpful but not required.

The successful candidate will learn 525 Technologies' products, identify customer needs, prepare proposals, and build long-term business relationships with schools, government agencies, and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years in sales or related roles.
• IT or tech sales experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn technology products and services.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.
• Ability to learn CRM and sales tools.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new customer relationships through prospecting, networking, referrals, outreach, and follow-up.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Learn and communicate 525 Technologies' products, services, and capabilities.
• Meet with customers to understand their technology needs, upcoming projects, and business challenges.
• Work with internal technical and operations teams to develop solutions for customers.
• Assist with quotes, proposals, presentations, and customer follow-up.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and keep customer and opportunity information current in the CRM.
• Follow up consistently on leads, quotes, proposals, and open opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to sell additional products and services to existing customers.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges and universities, government agencies, commercial organizations, and other prospective customers.
• Participate in customer meetings, industry events, networking opportunities, and other business-development activities.
• Meet established sales activity and performance goals.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Learning mindset

Sales driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

IT/Tech background helpful

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Sales tools

Presentation tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

IT Sales Consultant 525 Technologies

525 Technologies is seeking an IT Sales Consultant to help develop new business and grow relationships with existing customers. This position is open to candidates with 0–5 years of sales experience. Previous experience selling IT products or services is helpful, but not required.

We are looking for someone who is professional, motivated, comfortable talking with customers, and willing to learn. The right candidate will learn 525 Technologies' products and services and work with the team to identify customer needs, develop solutions, prepare proposals, and build long-term business relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new customer relationships through prospecting, networking, referrals, outreach, and follow-up.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Learn and communicate 525 Technologies' products, services, and capabilities.
• Meet with customers to understand their technology needs, upcoming projects, and business challenges.
• Work with internal technical and operations teams to develop solutions for customers.
• Assist with quotes, proposals, presentations, and customer follow-up.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and keep customer and opportunity information current in the CRM.
• Follow up consistently on leads, quotes, proposals, and open opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to sell additional products and services to existing customers.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges and universities, government agencies, commercial organizations, and other prospective customers.
• Participate in customer meetings, industry events, networking opportunities, and other business-development activities.
• Meet established sales activity and performance goals.

Products & Services

• IT hardware and technology products
• Computers, laptops, displays, and related equipment
• Network infrastructure and structured cabling
• Security cameras and video surveillance
• Access control systems
• Audiovisual and interactive display solutions
• IT support and professional services
• Technology installation and deployment services
• Staffing and technology consulting services

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of sales, business development, customer service, account management, or related experience
• IT or technology sales experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable speaking with new and existing customers
• Willingness and ability to learn technology products and services
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow up and stay organized
• Professional and dependable
• Comfortable working toward sales goals
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
• Ability to learn CRM and sales tools
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required

Ideal Candidate

This role may be a good fit for someone who has sales experience and wants to move into technology sales, or an early-career candidate who demonstrates strong communication skills, initiative, confidence, and the ability to learn. We are more interested in sales potential, work ethic, and the ability to build relationships than requiring several years of IT sales experience.