Senior Consultant - Solution Sales

Eqplus; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Johannesburg is seeking a Sales Specialist to drive Fixed solutions sales. You will be responsible for developing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and contributing to new revenue growth. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in sales, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong consultative skills. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of technology and business transformation related experience in sales.
• 5-8 years experience in Telecommunications or ICT systems implementation.
• Experience in partnering with business functions to translate needs into technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with Solution sales lead on implementation and action plans for commercializing EBU Fixed solutions.
• Drive new revenue growth in Fixed solutions.
• Provide business-led Fixed marketing and sales collateral.

Skills

Strong consultative skills

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Reporting storytelling & presentation skills

Strong technical proficiency in Fixed technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Information Technology

Relevant Certification

MBA

Tools

CRM

C#

Analytics

Job description

Mission / Core purpose of the Job :

• A sales specialist who works with the Solutions Sales lead to catalyse the customers use of the Fixed solutions through targeted Fixed Telecom Vertical scenarios and industry solutions.
• Develop a catalogue of Fixed enabled assets and use cases to develop and augment the companys smart industry solutions in areas that include maintenance healthcare logistics asset tracking manufacturing transportation and smart buildings.
• Lead and drive the pipeline for Fixed solutions owning the overall Fixed sales target.
• Develop an effective network of Fixed eco-system solution sales partners focusing on the requirements of the companys targeted clients and in line with the companys
• Conduct regular capability building sessions with OpCo sales teams to help translate business challenges and opportunities into practical Fixed enabled assets and use cases.
• Responsible for solution development and commercialisation aligning with relevant cross functional teams to deliver accelerated market relevant propositions in a Minimum Viable product (MVP) mode.
• Identify and articulate business value of Fixed solutions for the comanys target customer organisations through demonstrations and storytelling to provide evidence of business value in the customer environment.

Job Outcomes / Results :

Work with the Solution sales lead on the effective implementation and action plan to ideate develop commercialise and industrialise EBU Fixed solutions.

Work with the Solution sales lead to drive new revenue growth in Fixed solutions in line with defined EBU revenue targets.

Provide high quality business led Fixed marketing and sales collateral to the Regions.

Build capability in OpCo sales teams regarding Fixed solution and their benefits to Region target clients.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Budget Management / Cost Control

Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements while ensuring that workforce needs are adequately met.

Identify opportunities to generate additional revenue.

Governance Policies Procedures

Participate in governance forums and required and ensure solutions / PoCs developed comply with Architecture and Business Linestandards defined

Work in alignment with Group standards practices policies and principles.

Ensure effective implementation of (and compliance towards) legislative requirements and company policies processes and procedures.

Manage and provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery.

Continuously review key risks issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions. Proactively flag and escalate issues and manage impacts on resources cost and productivity.

Ensure compliance with SOPs and SLAs and other delivery obligations that directly impact customer experience and OpCo integration.

Facilitate collaboration between internal teams and partners to drive joint initiatives and resolve issues.

People & Culture Management

Contribute effectively to develop cross functional solutions.

Drives ongoing development of self and facilitates development ofFixed communities across the Enterprise Business

Enable and model healthy employee relations and collaborative teamwork. Coach and guide colleagues where required

Identify own as well as functional training needs.

Act as an ambassador for the team by living the Brand values and vital behaviours and changing and influencing employees

Make the environment the best place to work. Foster professionalism loyalty and commitment to the organization. Build the Companys brand to be the employer of first choice.

EDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Education :

A bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering orInformation Technology.

Relevant Certification recommended

MBA Advantageous

Experience

At least 8 years of technology and business transformation related experience in sales;

5-8 years experience specifically selling or delivering services in a Telecommunications ICT / Technology systems implementation or Consulting environment

5-8 years experience in partnering with business functions to translate business needs into technology solutions

Ability to analyse complex systems and identify connectivity flaws and vulnerabilities

Ability to deliver multiple solutions

Worked across diverse cultures and geographies advantageous.

Experience working in a medium to large organisation.

Skills :

Strong consultative skills & negotiation skills

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced dynamic environment

Reporting storytelling & presentation skills

Strong technical proficiencyin Fixed technology

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Marketing,Business Process,Customer Service,Communications,Cloud,Products demonstration,C#,Database,CRM,Project Management,Client Relationship,Interpersonal skills,Sales goal,Sales Process,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1