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Job summary
A leading IT solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking an experienced professional to manage and expand client relationships in government and private sectors. The role requires at least 8 years of IT Technical Sales experience, strong sales and negotiation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include driving sales growth and ensuring customer satisfaction through tailored solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication abilities and strategic insights into the IT landscape.
Qualifications
- 8-10 years IT Technical Sales experience, with emphasis on ICT Client Services.
- 6-8 years Extensive Account Management and Sales Experience in the Public Sector.
- Business development experience with proven success in managing accounts.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in both government and private sectors.
- Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities.
- Develop and execute account strategies to meet sales targets.
- Track and report on sales performance metrics.
Skills
Education
Drive business growth by managing and expanding relationships with clients in both government and private sectors. Promote all services, including Data Protection, Servers, Storage, HCI, Cloud, Backup, and Microsoft Services, ensuring customer satisfaction, retention, and new business acquisition.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field
- Certification in sales or account management is an advantage
- 8-10 years IT Technical Sales experience, with emphasis on ICT Client Services (End user devices, Boardroom equipment, end user resources etc.)
- 6-8 years Extensive Account Management and Sales Experience in the Public Sector within the ICT industry
- Business development experience
- Proven track record of success in managing government and private sector accounts.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and services, including Data Protection, Servers, Storage, HCI, Cloud, and Microsoft solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in both government and private sectors
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and escalations
- Regularly meet with clients to understand their business needs and propose suitable solutions
- Drive sales growth by identifying and closing new business opportunities
- Develop and execute account strategies to meet sales targets
- Promote all services, including Data Protection, Servers, Storage, HCI, Cloud, Backup, Microsoft Services, and Support Services
- Collaborate with technical teams to develop and deliver tailored proposals and solutions
- Expand service offerings within existing accounts by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction to secure long‑term partnerships
- Conduct regular reviews with clients to measure satisfaction and identify additional needs
- Develop a deep understanding of the government and private sector landscapes
- Stay informed about industry trends, government procurement processes, and private sector opportunities
- Tailor sales strategies to align with the unique requirements of each sector
- Track and report on sales performance, pipeline status, and account growth metrics
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in CRM systems
- Provide regular updates to the Sales Manager on account activities and market insights
- Work closely with technical and operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery
- Participate in cross‑functional meetings to align sales and delivery objectives
- Support marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and demand generation
- Self‑starter with highly developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Fluency in English
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Strong sales and negotiation skills
- Excellent relationship‑building and communication abilities
- In‑depth knowledge of IT products and services
- Proficiency in CRM tools and sales analytics
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.