Job descriptionDevelops and expands a portfolio of corporate clients by networking and marketingAssesses client IT needs and makes recommendations, including IT equipment and service packagesPrepares sales visits and presentations to pitch product, service, and combination packages to clientsDemonstrates IT equipment to highlight product benefitsNegotiates sales, package discounts, and long-term contracts with clientsProvides technical advice after salesEstablishes sales goals and implements a plan to meet those goalsTracks progress toward goals and documents sales performanceBecomes fluent in all products and services offered by the employer through testing, demonstrations, and researchAnswers questions, describes benefits, and discusses pros and cons of various competing products or servicesGains familiarity with the IT industry, and stays updated on trends and innovative productsCreates marketing literature and web-based features to promote products and time-sensitive salesAttends trade exhibitions and industry events to learn about cutting-edge products and salesWorks for technology manufacturers, software manufacturers, IT consultancies, and technology solutions organisations