Sales Specialist - Technology Solutions

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training & certs

Career progression

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a knowledgeable Sales Specialist focused on Technology Solutions for their Bloemfontein team. The role centers on engaging clients, understanding business needs, and demonstrating how technology solutions provide value.

You will drive sales within a technology vertical, working with sales and technical teams to deliver exceptional outcomes and promote market penetration. Responsibilities include need analysis, tailored product demonstrations, and managing the sales cycle

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the technology sector or a related field.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software, or cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate technical features into business benefits for clients.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales goals and manage a sales pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in specific technology solutions offered by the company.
• Engage with prospective and existing clients to understand their technology challenges and requirements.
• Conduct compelling product demonstrations and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation to closing deals for technology solutions.
• Collaborate with the technical pre-sales team to design and propose optimal solutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets for assigned technology products and services.

Skills

Sales experience

IT knowledge

Communication skills

Lead management

Education

Degree in CS/IT/Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Sales Specialist focused on Technology Solutions for their team in Bloemfontein. This role requires an individual with a strong understanding of technology products and services, capable of engaging clients and demonstrating how solutions can meet their business needs. You will be responsible for driving sales within a specific technology vertical, providing expert advice, and closing deals. Working primarily from our Free State office, you will collaborate closely with the wider sales and technical teams to deliver exceptional value to our clients and achieve significant market penetration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in specific technology solutions offered by the company.
• Engage with prospective and existing clients to understand their technology challenges and requirements.
• Conduct compelling product demonstrations and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation to closing deals for technology solutions.
• Collaborate with the technical pre-sales team to design and propose optimal solutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets for assigned technology products and services.

Requirements

• Proven sales experience, preferably in the technology sector.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software, or cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate technical features into business benefits for clients.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales goals and manage a sales pipeline.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Ongoing training and certification opportunities in the latest technologies.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing tech-focused company.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment.