Software Sales Executive

Sunday 7 March 2010

Software Sales Executive

Our client, specialists in the delivery of both 'off the shelf' and 'bespoke' software solutions, is seeking a Software Sales Executive to promote the sale of their market leading software for the health-care market.

Their substantial client base consists of both hospitals and corporates and it is these sectors that will be the primary focus of the new addition to the software sales team.

Reporting into the Divisional Sales Manager they will be responsible for new business development, conducting presentations at senior level and engaging in complex negotiations that can take upto 12 months to complete.

To apply for this role you must have a proven track record of achievement within a Software sales environment, with the emphasis very much on new business sales to 'end user'. High pressure selling techniques do not work in this environment and therefore your sales/presentation style should be naturally non-agressive, laid back and relaxed.

This represents an excellent career development opportunity

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Interview Tips

If you are smartly presented, adhere to basic social etiquette and contribute sensibly to a progressive meeting then you are well on your way to your new sales or marketing job. However there are some blunders to avoid:

Don’t be late, but if you can’t avoid it make the call – and don’t say it’s because you overslept!

Don’t drop your guard - your interviewer may be relaxed but you need to keep your wits about you - so, answer questions concisely, without waffling, and maintain a professional body posture at all times.

Don’t think you can wing it; preparation is a must – if you know very little about your prospective future employer then this just makes you look ignorant (and quite frankly you don’t deserve to receive a job offer).

Don’t be negative, especially about former employers or bosses, this is always frowned upon.

Don’t lie – by all means emphasise the positive and minimize the negative, but most important of all be honest.

Don’t dress down – if you look the part then you’ll feel the part, and if you feel the part you’ll perform well in the interview. The shinier your shoes the more confident you’ll feel – trust me. How many times have you heard the adage “first impressions count”.

Don’t try and dominate the meeting - but play your part – afterall, interviewing is a two way process. Ask the interviewer questions that will enable ‘you’ to decide whether you want to work for him or her.

Don’t provide a reference from a disgruntled former employer or colleague – choose someone who has lots of positive things to say about you.

Don’t forget to close! Sales person or not why walk away from the meeting not understanding how you have performed? Ask the interviewer the direct question, “am I the kind of person you are looking for?” You have the perfect opportunity, as they are sat right in front of you- don’t leave it to chance!

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