A client that specialises in Software Solutions for the Banking Industry (ATMs Branch Solutions Managed Services etc) is on the hunt for a strong Sales Executive to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate willbuild strong relationships with a bank ensuring they get the best software and service solutions whiledriving sales and business growthfor the company. They will alsoidentify new opportunities to improve the banks operationsusing innovative banking technology.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:- Managing the overall relationship between the Client account and The Software Owning company developing and managing strategic account relationships.
- Manage business results in the account as if operating their own business while acting in the best interest of the company at large as well as the account.
- Responsible for the overall business with the account(s); works with associates to map out develop and implement an appropriate account plan to maximize value for both the customer and the company.
- Responsible for overall customer success/satisfaction.
- Drives opportunities that position improved results (revenue growth cost reduction improved client experience) for the customer that are in line with the companys strategic direction.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelors Degreerequiredfinancial and/or technicaldiscipline strongly preferred.
- 8 yearsof related sales experience; financial industry experience(Selling Software Solutions)
- Proven success in solution sales environment selling into major accounts.
- Ability to articulate the value of a complex solution sale in technical terms to support our customer experience platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to understand sales barriers and overcome initial technology hurdles to close business.
- Strong teaming skills and demonstrated proactive leadership -Excellent written and oral communication skills in.
- Must possess active listening skills as well as written and verbal skills Strong communication creative thinking and presentation skills. Demonstrated sales success in attaining quota objectives.
- Demonstrated success developing new account opportunities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Understanding of the Financial industry and Solutions or similar applications and technology.
- Experience in selling software/applications (ATMs Branch Solutions Managed Services / as-a-Service Digital Banking Mobile Banking Networking and Communications.)
Required Experience:
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