Assists Channel Sales Managers, systems integrators, and end users with sales, initial lead evaluation, and outbound sales generation. Gives presentations to potential clients, manages smaller projects, and supports the outside sales team to ensure they can focus on sales.
Role and Responsibilities
Help troubleshoot problems with customer orders, customer accounts and other related issues
First contact for incoming leads and passing appropriate leads to outside sales team
Conduct outbound lead generation calls
Provide the sales team with data reports and sales guides
Monitor sales performance through sales tracking tools and report progress to sales representatives
Identify and keep up with sales trends
Work with Channel Sales Managers to create and implement targeted sales strategies
Keep up with new product launches and make sure the sales team is up to date on all product offerings
Provide customer service by staying on top of pending orders and customer requests
Identify where improvement is needed in sales practices and make suggestions for improvements
Support Director of Channel Partnerships as required
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management preferred or equivalent work experience
2+ years of experience as a pre-sales or technical solution sales associate for a technology company
Comfortable with 5-10% travel
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in computer software systems including the Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of customer relationship management software and data analysis
Possess the capability to work with a team and individually
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and dedication to customer satisfaction
Excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize
Knowledge of sales practices and the most efficient customer service techniques
Ability to interpret sales metrics and perform data entry
Strong attention to detail
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.