If you are researching the market to get a nice job, you have probably seen many IT sales jobs positions available. As a sales person in IT, your main job duties include the sale of hardware and software products of all brands and types. You will be part of a huge team and you need to have several interpersonal skills such as good communication, power of persuasion, perfect negotiation skills, very good computer literacy, adaptability and of course the required qualifications. Each company will have its own requirements requiring academic qualifications, so make sure to check the job description carefully to see if you are a good fit.
You can also become an IT sales consultant, which implies that you will not only sell but also promote different software and hardware related products, accessories and services. Quite often, the IT sales consultant and also the sales person will need to travel a lot. This is why, most jobs require that you have a valid driver’s license so that you can travel to the required destinations to promote, present or sell products and IT associated services.
IT sales people job duties:
-You will have to attend several job-related meetings whenever required. This can be on a daily basis
-You need to present products/services to clients and convince them to make a purchase
-Assist the client in choosing the right hardware/software product for his business and/or personal needs. Many clients know they require IT related products but cannot make an efficient choice. This is where you step into the picture and give a detailed description highlighting the forte points of each suitable product. Then, you will assist the client in selecting the right IT solution
-Often times, the respective IT hardware/software product will need to be adapted to suit the individual needs of the client. You job duties also include helping with such adaptations/changes
-On a daily basis you will need to give out plenty of technical related information to clients, so you need to be very well prepared. As a sales person, education never stops for you as technology is evolving with the speed of light and you must be updated with everything available on the market
-Research and learn everything about your competition. This is extremely important, as your job is to present products that outsmart the competition. Only this way can you make efficient sales.
