The executive to pay close attention to trends in the IT industry in order to understand what customers need. Also, to be able to speak about IT products and services with conviction. This requires expertise in fundamental IT principles in order to answer technical questions asked by prospects. IT sales executives don’t just rely on soft sales skills to close deals. They are responsible for conducting detailed market research to find the ideal prospects for the product/services the company offers.
. Speak to customers, either face to face or over the phone
· Gain an understanding of customers' diverse and specific business needs and apply product knowledge to meet them
· Carry out cold-calling in order to create interest in products and services, generate new business leads, and arrange meetings
· Identify and develop new business through networking and follow-up courtesy calls
· Prepare and deliver presentations and demonstrations of products & services to customers
· Maintain awareness and keep abreast of the constantly changing software industry.
· Develop effective sales plans using sales methodology
· Meet sales targets set by managers and contribute to team targets
· Network with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades
· Manage workload in order to organize and prioritize daily and weekly goal