Educational Sales Representative -German
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We are currently seeking a German speaking Educational Sales Representative for out client, a major American Software Corporation in Galway, on the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland. This is a fulltime, hybrid role, 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. Discover the opportunity to join a multinational, dynamic and multicultural software company that cultivates and encourages the development of all its people around the world. As a member of a first-class sales team you will engage with customers who are developing cutting edge technologies. You will work on a diverse, multicultural team of Representatives that are aligned with sales representatives in a team selling environment to achieve individual and/or team goals. Responsibilities What you will be doing….
- Develop and close new license sales opportunities from qualified leads and inbound customer inquiries
- Qualify opportunities to understand customer needs, decision makers, budget and purchase timeframe
- Communicate the value of company products and license offerings associated to customer business requirements
- Manage opportunities through the sales process and prioritize activities aligned with appropriate sales stage
- Prepare quotations and maintain an accurate monthly and quarterly forecast
- Collaborate with territory Sales Reps on key account strategies and apply defined escalate process as needed
- Manage timely closure of the assigned annual maintenance renewal contracts and incorporate lapsed maintenance opportunities into selling strategies
- Proactively contact customers and explain the product and support benefits of continuing maintenance services
- Educate customers on purchasing options via web store and consolidations
- Identify and manage add on or cross sell opportunities by closing business or transferring to appropriate sales representative to achieve the sale cycle
- Prepare quotations as required and ensure accurate information for efficient processing of orders and investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure accurate customer data and sales activities are collected and entered into CRM system to advance the sales cycle
- Respond to inbound sales related inquiries
- Demonstrate strong forecasting and funnel management of your assigned territory
- Contribute to and support the territory plans in conjunction with sales representatives
- Participate in funnel meetings as well as planning and delivery of sections of the annual territory and account plans
- Partake on projects with local and international project team members
- Selling. Consistent overachievement of sales and productivity goals
- Responsiveness. Has a can-do attitude, is customer centric, displays empathy, and is quality focused
- Being strategic, creative and focused. Ability to multitask, strong sense of urgency, willing to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful
- Taking care of the details. Accurate in recording information clearly and concisely. Highly proficient computer, analytics and social networking skills
- Communication. Exceptional persuasive verbal and written communication skills with excellent telephone skills and a high level of attention to detail
- A bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience (or equivalent experience) with one year in a sales role is required
- German: highly proficient in both spoken and written (C1)
- Exceptional persuasive verbal and written communication skills with excellent telephone skills and high level of attention to detail
- Understanding of forecasting and funnel management practices
- Completion of sales and/or phone skills training
- Proficient working with a CRM system to facilitate lead qualification and advancement of sales cycle
- Strong prioritization and time management skills
- Experience working in fast-paced, disciplined, process oriented, sales environment
- Worked in a shared sales & services or global business center preferred
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