IT Technical Sales Engineer

Melton Mowbray
11 months ago
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£30k-£40k Base Salary DOE + Car Allowance + Uncapped OTE

MSP (Managed Service Provider) Solution Sell

5D are delighted to be working in collaboration with a growing local IT business based in Melton Mowbray. Established in 2007, they provide process automation, MSP and IT support solutions for a broad spectrum of businesses – from finance and professional services, to manufacturing, and engineering businesses of various sizes - from micro businesses to large multi-nationals.

As well as the MSP service provision, they have extensive experience in software development, cybersecurity and business change projects.

A cornerstone of their strategy is to grow organically, and we are looking for a driven technical sales engineer to help drive the business into the next stage of its growth.

What the Role will Involve:

  • This is predominantly a new business role, and will account for around 65% of the role, which will involve:

  • Identifying potential clients, and identifying key points of contact within the business.

  • This is a solution sell role, which is why we need someone with a strong technical background.

  • Making initial introductions, and understanding if there is an appetite to buy.

  • Create and manage a call back system of potential clients, and keeping in touch with them periodically.

  • 25% of the role will be account management, which will involve:

  • There is a good opportunity to upsell and cross sell different solutions into existing clients.

  • Make regular contact with existing clients, ensure they are happy with the service and products they are receiving.

  • 10% of the role will be reacting to incoming enquiries and looking to increase the company profile on LinkedIn, marketing etc, including growing followers, looking at marketing material, identifying networking events and potential shows to exhibit at.

    The Person:

  • A strong technical background in IT – we are looking for someone who can offer a consultancy sell solution.

  • Your experience could be in hardware or software, with full training on the service offering provided. You must have a strong technical base.

  • Experience in dealing with clients, this could be in a support role, or ideally in a technical sales role.

  • Full UK driving license, as you will be expected to go and visit prospective, new, and existing clients.

    What we can offer the successful candidate:

  • Competitive salary, based on experience and technical expertise.

  • Uncapped OTE.

  • Training if needed on

  • An opportunity to help a business grow with no restrictions on patch, clients etc – a totally blank canvass!

    Unfortutately, sponsorship cannot be offered for this role

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