IT Sales Executive
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 11d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-22). Last seen at its source 7h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 22 Oct 2026 (10 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 7 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
South Africa
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Pay not stated
Similar roles pay $1,675–2,800/mo
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Carried by 1 source
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Workable employer's own board first seen 10d ago · last seen 7h ago
The listing
About the role
Our client in the UK is looking for an experienced IT Sales Executive to manage the full sales cycle, from identifying new business opportunities to closing deals and growing customer accounts.
In this role, you will work with customers to understand their requirements and recommend suitable hardware, software, and managed service solutions. You will be responsible for building a strong sales pipeline, preparing quotes, negotiating deals, and developing long-term customer relationships.
This is an opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with a background in IT sales who is confident managing customer relationships and working towards revenue and gross profit targets.
Type: Permanent, full-time
Working hours: UK hours, Monday to Friday
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting and outreach.
- Engage with customers to understand their IT requirements and recommend suitable hardware, software, and managed service solutions.
- Manage the full sales cycle, from initial contact and lead qualification through to quoting, negotiation, and closing deals.
- Prepare and follow up on quotes to progress sales opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships while developing and growing an account portfolio.
- Manage the sales pipeline and maintain accurate records using CRM systems.
- Work towards revenue and gross profit targets while supporting customer retention and repeat business.
- Work with vendor partner programmes and portals to support sales activities.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in IT sales, covering hardware, software, or managed services.
- A proven track record of working towards and achieving revenue and gross profit targets.
- Experience managing the full sales cycle, including prospecting, quoting, negotiating, closing deals, and account management.
- Confidence engaging with customers and understanding their business and technology requirements.
- Experience selling to UK education, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), or public sector customers.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Good CRM discipline and the ability to manage a sales pipeline effectively.
- Knowledge of vendor programmes such as Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Dell, or Google would be an advantage.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with senior customers.