Sales and Marketing Executive IT - Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape
Salary: R10-20k + Incentive Rewards

Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Sales & Marketing Executive from the Information Technology industry based in Port Elizabeth. A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in IT & related sales/field experience. Candidates must have their own reliable transport. Internal Sales applicants looking for their next career step are welcome to apply.

Our client within the Information Technology sector is looking for a Sales & Marketing Executive to join their fast-moving team. They will work alongside our technical team, partners, suppliers and will be involved in internal sales, external sales, relationship management and marketing.
Purpose of the Role:
To bolster the company’s sales, marketing and customer relationship management functions. Internal Sales applicants looking for their next career step are welcome to apply.

About the Company:
? Reward performance scheme and results. There is significant opportunity for once off and recurring earnings through our internal rewards programme in terms of presales, sales, project and support based work that adds value to our bottom line.
? Applicants must be able to work in a team or alone and have the drive for continuous improvement and on-going skills development including certifications (Microsoft, Dell, etc.) in key areas.
? Ideal candidate is someone who is intelligent, hardworking, presentable, well spoken, ambitious, committed and looking for a career rather than a step along the way. Our company is fast paced, leading edge and we only want the best.
? The IT Industry is a demanding one and not a simple 8-5 job. We are looking for someone with a proven track record. They must have an understanding and/or familiarity with all of our offerings and will assist us in defining and implementing key processes and systems to bolster these areas of the business.
? The candidate will need to be flexible, have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to different environments, services, products and technologies. We need someone who is as passionate about our services and products as we are. Ability to work to predefined and agreed upon goals and targets with limited supervision is a must.
Key Tasks
The candidate will:
? Fuel the overall growth of the company
? Meet individual goals and targets that are aligned with those of the company
? Create an individual sales strategy based on agreed upon targets
? Familiarise themselves with processes and products/services
? Complete initial sales and technical training as required
? Handle lead generation, cold calling and in-person visits to prospective clients
? Establish new relationships with clients, suppliers and partners
? Take ownership of existing accounts that will be assigned to them
? Formulate concise written quotations and proposals
? Supply management with information on requirements, issues, opportunities, threats & potential for new solutions
? Stay up to date with technical, sales, marketing and advertising trends
? Must be willing to travel and have their own vehicle with valid driver’s license.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Matric; Related Degree, Diploma or relevant qualification.
• Related sales experience within the IT industry and its product offerings, outgoing personality.
• Must be willing to travel and have their own vehicle with valid driver’s license

Knowledge of and experience with the following:
Products and Services
o Windows XP-10; Windows Server 2008-2016
o Small Business Server 2008-2011
o SQL Server 2008-2016 & Online
o Exchange Server 2007-2016 & Online
o SharePoint 2007-2016 & Online
o Skype for Business 2015-2016 & Online
o Dynamics CRM 2013-2016 & Online
o Virtualisation (Hyper-V, VMware)
o Office 365, Azure & AWS
Networking
o IP addressing, switching, routing, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, NAT, cabling etc.
Security
o Firewalls, wireless, servers, endpoint security, anti-virus etc.
Unified Communications
o VOIP, PBX, Hosted PBX
o Mimecast
Hosting
DNS, Web, Email
Internet
o Fibre, DSL, LTE, VPN, wireless etc.
Hardware
o Servers, workstations, mobile devices, printers etc.
o Dell, HP, Cisco, SonicWALL, FortiGate, UBNT etc.

Competence Profile Information Technology
Overall understanding of IT products and services.
Results-Driven
This position will be about performance and results. We are looking for self-driven people who can make it happen for themselves and the company. Responsible Candidates that cannot handle full responsibility or do not have the ability to multi-task under pressure need not apply.
Personal Development
Able to ensure competence is attained and maintained.
Keen to grow themselves through skills development and further education.
Leadership
Ability to manage plus motivate themselves and other team members.
Communication
Effective communication, both in written and verbal form.
Innovation
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to think out
Analytical
Able to analyse client requirements and effectively deliver solutions for those requirements.
Relationship Management
Able to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with other staff, third parties and clients.
Accuracy
Able to write accurate and well-structured documentation.
Administration and Compliance
Able to operate at all times to the standards and rules set out in the company’s standards and procedures.