Commercial Sales Executive Job at GovNet Services Ltd

About GovNet Services Ltd

Job Summary

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Key Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager in identifying new business opportunities.
• Develop relationships with government institutions, agencies, NGOs, and private sector organisations.
• Generate and qualify sales leads through research, networking, referrals, and outreach.
• Identify potential clients and business opportunities.
• Track industry events and activities that may generate sales opportunities.
• Maintain updated sales opportunity records and pipelines.

2. Lead Generation and Sales Pipeline Management

• Researching potential customers and markets.
• Following up on sales leads and business inquiries.
• Maintaining an organised sales pipeline.
• Tracking opportunities from initial contact to closure.
• Preparing regular sales progress updates.
• Supporting achievement of company sales targets.

3. Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Engage customers throughout the sales cycle.
• Follow up on proposals, quotations, and business opportunities.
• Coordinate communication between customers and internal teams.
• Collect customer feedback and share insights with management.
• Maintain professional client relationships.

4. Sales Presentations and Product Demonstrations

• Organising client meetings and presentations.
• Coordinating technology product demonstrations.
• Understanding customer business requirements.
• Working with technical teams to present suitable solutions.
• Explaining the benefits of GovNet products and services.

5. Proposal and Tender Coordination

• Prepare quotations, proposals, concept notes, and presentations.
• Support preparation of tender documents.
• Coordinate technical and commercial information required for bids.
• Ensure sales documents are accurate and submitted on time.
• Assist in responding to customer requirements.

6. Government and Enterprise Sales

• Researching government procurement opportunities.
• Monitoring tender portals and business opportunities.
• Supporting public sector sales activities.
• Developing databases of government agencies and enterprise clients.
• Building relationships with institutional customers.

7. Sales Administration

• Maintaining accurate customer records.
• Updating CRM systems.
• Tracking proposal progress.
• Preparing weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Coordinating internal sales meetings.
• Maintaining sales documentation.

8. Market Research and Business Intelligence

• Conduct research on market trends.
• Analyse competitor activities.
• Identify new business sectors.
• Monitor emerging technologies.
• Provide market insights to support business decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Business Administration.
• Marketing.
• Business Computing.
• Information Systems.
• Computer Science.
• Procurement.
• Information Technology.
• Related business or technology disciplines.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in:
  • Sales.
  • Business Development.
  • Account Management.
  • Commercial Operations.
  • Customer Relationship Management.

• Technology sales.
• Enterprise software sales.
• ICT solutions.
• Digital platforms.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Lead generation.
• Customer acquisition.
• Negotiation skills.
• Sales pipeline management.
• Proposal writing.
• Business development.
• Market research.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong presentation abilities.
• Professional customer engagement skills.
• Ability to explain technical solutions clearly.
• Strong report writing skills.

• ICT solutions.
• Enterprise software.
• Digital transformation.
• Software platforms.
• Technology infrastructure.

Added Advantages

• Payment gateway systems.
• Banking technology solutions.
• Business registry systems.
• Software development environments.
• Cybersecurity solutions.
• Network infrastructure.
• Virtualisation technologies.
• Data migration projects.
• Disaster recovery solutions.
• Enterprise IT systems.

Education Requirements

• Computer Science.
• Software Engineering.
• Computer Engineering.
• Information Technology.
• Business Computing.
• Other technical or systems-related disciplines.

Key Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated.
• Results-oriented.
• Organised and detail-focused.
• Customer-focused.
• Confident in presentations.
• Able to work independently.
• Passionate about technology solutions.
• Strong at building professional relationships.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior Sales Executive.
• Business Development Manager.
• Account Manager.
• Commercial Manager.
• Sales Director.
• Head of Business Development.
• Technology Solutions Consultant.

What Should Be Included in Your CV

• Sales experience.
• Business development background.
• Technology industry exposure.
• Client management skills.

• Sales responsibilities.
• Clients managed.
• Revenue growth achievements.
• Business partnerships created.
• Successful proposals or tenders handled.

• Number of clients acquired.
• Sales targets achieved.
• Revenue generated.
• Successful contracts won.
• Market expansion activities.

• CRM systems.
• Microsoft Office tools.
• Sales reporting tools.
• Digital platforms.
• ICT solutions knowledge.
• Enterprise software knowledge.

• Academic qualifications.
• Sales certifications.
• Marketing courses.
• Technology certifications.
• Business development training.

• Negotiation.
• Presentation skills.
• Proposal writing.
• Client relationship management.
• Market analysis.
• Communication skills.

Interview Questions and Answers Preparation

CV Writing Tips

• Highlight sales achievements.
• Use measurable results.
• Show customer relationship experience.
• Demonstrate technology knowledge.
• Include business development skills.
• Mention proposal and tender experience.

Cover Letter Tips

• Explain your interest in GovNet Services Ltd.
• Highlight sales achievements.
• Show knowledge of ICT solutions.
• Demonstrate client management skills.
• Explain how you can contribute to revenue growth.

Application Procedure

• Updated CV.
• Application letter.