Develop and maintain an understanding of our territories, marketplace, competitive offerings, and other business issues relevant to the position
Write and execute comprehensive sales plans to match company strategy
Actively seek and qualify new opportunities, generate leads, contact potential customers, make appointments, and close deals to meet or exceed your individual revenue target
Drive new client acquisitions and increase the value of existing accounts to maximize revenue, ensuring the Sales team hits and exceeds targets
Be responsible and accountable for growing and maintaining individual and team sales pipeline
Play an active role in defining product and service pricing plans
Prepare, report on, and present sales forecasts/results, activities, and plans with accuracy
Provide presentations, product demonstrations, and general support to prospective clients
Be accountable for individual and team targets and results
Evaluate and improve existing sales processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the team
Ensure clear processes are in place for prospect qualification
Ensure tender documents, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and Security Questionnaires are completed accurately and submitted by required deadlines
Closely monitor sales CRM systems to ensure full utilization and accurate data inputs
Monitor and report on sales performance, utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement
Coach, build, and nurture the Sales Team, driving a high-performance culture across the business
Drive performance and accountability by conducting regular team meetings and one-on-one sessions to monitor progress, provide feedback, and support professional development
Foster a collaborative and motivating team environment, encouraging continuous learning and improvement
Ensure a consistent and predictable sales approach within the team
Ensure measurable sales targets and activity OKRs are in place for the Sales Team
Proactively work on your own talent development, ensuring you are in the best position to coach and support other sales staff with their development and progression
Manage costs of the Sales team in line with Company budgets
Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities and stay updated on industry trends
Develop detailed sales plans and forecasts, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
Work closely with Marketing, Product Development, Client Success, and Client Services teams to align sales efforts with company objectives
Requirements
Proven experience as a Sales Manager in the technology sector
Demonstrable success in achieving sales targets, particularly in new logo acquisition and expanding existing accounts
Strong line management and coaching skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop a team effectively
Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
Strong attention to detail and diligence in preparing presentations and documents
Proven ability to manage CRM stages and conversion rates to deliver accurate forecasts and revenue results
Proficiency in CRM software, other sales tools and MS Office suite
Strong data analysis skills and ability to use data to inform decision-making and identify trends
Outstanding presentation and communication skills with the ability to tailor your approach to the audience and purpose/outcome required.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development opportunities
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