Contractor Role With Google, Google For Education Sales Manager

Digital Future Middle East (Dfme); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent partnership with Google offers a contractor position for a Sales Manager focusing on technology solutions in the educational sector. This role is based in Johannesburg and involves driving sales, building relationships, and understanding the needs of the education landscape. Candidates should possess a robust sales background, knowledge in SaaS, and a grasp of current trends affecting South African educational institutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales within the education sector.
• Experience with cloud, tech, and SaaS solutions dedicated to education.
• Ability to work with government and educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of technology solutions for the education sector.
• Build strategic relationships with educators and institutions.
• Conduct needs analysis and product demonstrations.

Skills

Understanding of South African education landscape

Sales and opportunity management

Articulating value propositions

Tools

SaaS solutions

Cloud technology

Job description

Contractor Role with Google : Google for Education Sales ManagerOur company partners with leading brands to secure high-profile talent for fixed-term assignments.

Currently, we're seeking a candidate for a 12-month contractor position (extendable) with Google.Role level : Manager (4+ years experience)Compensation : Based on candidate's seniorityLocation : Johannesburg, South AfricaProject Scope : The role involves driving sales of technology solutions for the Education sector within the South African market.

It includes building strategic relationships with individuals and institutions in the education landscape, understanding their needs, and demonstrating how the targeted technology can enhance teaching and learning processes.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales, deep understanding of South Africa's education sector, and previous experience with cloud, tech, and SaaS solutions dedicated to education.The activities range from strategic planning, opportunity generation / orchestration, pipeline management, partner / channel coordination, to driving business through new sales, renewals, and upsells.Other activities may involve : Needs analysis : Conduct thorough assessments to understand specific challenges and goals in various accounts, tailoring offerings accordingly.Product demonstrations : Conduct compelling demos and presentations to showcase the value of the solutions.Proposal development : Prepare and deliver competitive proposals to support the sales process.Market intelligence : Stay informed about trends, competitors, and emerging technologies in the education sector.Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless customer experience post-sales.Profile requirements : Deep understanding of tech, SaaS, and cloud education products that enhance teaching and learning in educational institutions.Strong knowledge of sales and opportunity management.Understanding of the South African education landscape, including current trends, challenges, and key stakeholders.Experience working with government agencies and educational institutions in South Africa is a significant advantage.Ability to articulate the value proposition of technology solutions to diverse audiences including educators, administrators, and IT professionals.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesTechnology, Information, and MediaReferrals can increase your chances of interviewing at Digital Future Middle East (DFME) by 2x.Get notified about new Education Sales Manager jobs in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.This job posting appears to be current and active.

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