IT Sales Account Manager (Trainee/Graduate)

VirtuHire; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VirtuHire's client is seeking a motivated IT Sales Account Manager for an entry-level role with structured training and progression opportunities.

You will develop your sales skills through outbound prospecting, qualifying leads, booking meetings, preparing quotes, and gradually managing customer accounts. You will use CRM systems and Microsoft 365, with a focus on English communications and hitting targets.

Qualifikationen

• Recent graduate or 0–2 years experience in sales, telesales, sales development, or customer service.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Confident communication over the phone and via email.
• Resilience and willingness to work toward sales targets.
• Genuine interest in technology and building a career in sales.
• Proactive, motivated and coachable attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback.

Aufgaben

• Outbound phone and email outreach to identify potential customers and generate new business opportunities.
• Qualify leads and assess potential customers' needs.
• Book meetings and support the sales process.
• Prepare and send quotes to prospective customers.
• Develop relationships with customers and work towards managing accounts independently.
• Use CRM systems and Microsoft 365 to support sales activities.
• Work towards sales targets, build a healthy pipeline and close deals.
• Learn from sales leadership through training, coaching, and ongoing development.

Kenntnisse

Excellent spoken English and written

Phone + email communication

Resilience

Target-driven

Coachable attitude

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

Our client in the looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join their team as an IT Sales Account Manager. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in technology sales, with structured training and opportunities for progression.

You will develop your sales skills through outbound prospecting, qualifying leads, booking meetings, preparing quotes, and building towards managing customer accounts. This role is suited to someone who is eager to learn, confident communicating with people, and motivated by targets and earning potential.

Type: Permanent, full-time
Working hours: UK hours, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound phone and email outreach to identify potential customers and generate new business opportunities.
• Qualify leads and assess potential customers' needs.
• Book meetings and support the sales process.
• Prepare and send quotes to prospective customers.
• Develop relationships with customers and work towards managing accounts independently.
• Use CRM systems and Microsoft 365 to support sales activities.
• Work towards sales targets, building a healthy pipeline and closing deals.
• Learn from sales leadership through training, coaching, and ongoing development.

• A recent graduate or someone with 0-2 years of experience in sales, telesales, sales development, or customer service.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Confidence communicating over the phone and through email.
• Resilience and a willingness to work towards sales targets.
• A genuine interest in technology and a desire to build a career in sales.
• A proactive, motivated, and coachable attitude.
• A willingness to learn, take feedback on board, and develop new skills.