IT Sales Consultant I

525 Technologies•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

525 Technologies is seeking an IT Sales Consultant to help develop new business and grow relationships with existing customers. This position is open to candidates with 0–5 years of sales experience. Previous experience selling IT products or services is helpful, but not required. We are looking for someone who is professional, motivated, comfortable talking with customers, and willing to learn. The right candidate will learn 525 Technologies' products and services and work with the team to identify customer needs, develop solutions, prepare proposals, and build long-term business relationships.

Requirements

0–5 years of sales, business development, customer service, account management, or related experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Comfortable speaking with new and existing customers
Willingness and ability to learn technology products and services
Self-motivated with the ability to follow up and stay organized
Professional and dependable
Comfortable working toward sales goals
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
Ability to learn CRM and sales tools

Nice To Haves

Previous experience selling IT products or services is helpful, but not required.
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
Sales experience and wants to move into technology sales, or an early-career candidate who demonstrates strong communication skills, initiative, confidence, and the ability to learn.

Responsibilities

Develop new customer relationships through prospecting, networking, referrals, outreach, and follow-up.
Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
Learn and communicate 525 Technologies' products, services, and capabilities.
Meet with customers to understand their technology needs, upcoming projects, and business challenges.
Work with internal technical and operations teams to develop solutions for customers.
Assist with quotes, proposals, presentations, and customer follow-up.
Maintain an active sales pipeline and keep customer and opportunity information current in the CRM.
Follow up consistently on leads, quotes, proposals, and open opportunities.
Identify opportunities to sell additional products and services to existing customers.
Build relationships with schools, colleges and universities, government agencies, commercial organizations, and other prospective customers.
Participate in customer meetings, industry events, networking opportunities, and other business-development activities.
Meet established sales activity and performance goals.