about the company
Our client is a US based technology and service leader that provides services in trading communication systems, cloud connectivity and network services. Meeting the communication, compliance and network solutions needs of global financial institutions, they power the financial markets globally. As part of their expansion plans, they are looking to hire a Technical Sales Specialist (Network Services) to join their team.
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Reporting to the Area Vice President of Sales APAC, you will be converting inbound web leads and establishing a vendor network from prospects and clients, attaining quota selling Technology Managed Services Platform. Even though there is some support given (web inbound leads), the incumbent should be a self-starter with excellent "hunting" skills and an established network of prospects, potential customers, industry peers and vendors.
about the job
- Meet or exceed revenue goals as established by the Senior Management
- Customer contract negotiations to attain quota, within pre-approved gross margin parameters
- Good understanding of the financial industry market structure and current trends
- Establish and qualify pipeline, engaging appropriate resources to develop technical requirements and solutions
- Able to utilize Salesforce.com CRM to maintain account information, funnels and forecasts in order to meet & exceed revenue goals
- Maintain knowledge on current technologies & services relevant to the company and the overall technology managed services industry
- Create and demonstrate detailed commercial proposals to customers and prospects
- Recommend and attend relevant industry technology & networking events.
- Attend meetings with qualified prospects at client locations
- Timely completion of required paperwork and reports
- Provide accurate sales booking forecast as requested by VP of sales
- Additional duties as assigned
skills and experience required
- Minimally Diploma / Degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimally 2 to 5 years of experience in technical sales (network services/ voice/ electronic trading products highly preferred)
- Experienced in selling to financial clients
- High-level understanding of computer networking technology and industry trends especially in Electronic Trading and Market Data
- Experience in consultative / solution sales within a service-based organization
- Ability to develop a professional rapport, overcome objections and maintain influential demeanor both in person and over the phone
- Experience working for a Network, Systems Integration, Computer Hardware / Software Reseller or Managed Services Provider preferred
- Experience in selling technology or technology services (Managed IT Services, SaaS, HaaS, Hosted Services, Professional IT / Integration Services)
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and processes preferred
To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Joey at joey.lam(at)randstad.com.sg / http://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyiqi
(EA: 94C3609/ R1879086)