UNG Sales Specialist (Software)

Our client is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. They are looking for an Academy Education Sales Specialist to drive the adoption of their software within the education sector. This role involves identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with educational institutions to promote their suite of software solutions, ensuring their integration into academic programs.

What you'll do:

As a Sales Specialist (Software), your role will be pivotal in driving the adoption of our client's innovative software within the education sector. You will be responsible for developing effective sales strategies, engaging with key stakeholders in universities, colleges, and polytechnics. Your excellent communication skills will be utilised as you conduct outreach activities to generate new leads. You will also present software solutions to educational institutions, highlighting their benefits for teaching and research. Collaborating with internal teams will be crucial as you coordinate presentations and workshops. Your organisational skills will come into play as you track leads using CRM tools while maintaining up-to-date records of all engagements. Providing insights on industry trends will help refine sales strategies. Lastly, you'll ensure a smooth transition for customers from purchase to implementation.

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive the adoption of software within universities, colleges, and polytechnics.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders, including academic leaders, faculty, and IT administrators.
• Conduct outbound calls, emails, and social media outreach to generate new leads.
• Present and demonstrate software solutions to educational institutions.
• Work closely with local sales and technical teams to coordinate presentations and workshops.
• Track and manage leads using CRM tools and maintain up-to-date records of engagements.
• Provide insights on industry trends and feedback from academia.
• Support customer onboarding from purchase to implementation within the institution.

What you bring:

As a Sales Specialist (Software), you bring strong communication skills that enable you to build relationships with academic professionals. Your ability to research allows you to understand the specific needs of educational institutions. You are highly organised, capable of managing multiple accounts simultaneously. Your familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce aids in proficiently tracking sales activities. Being self-motivated and results-driven, you have a passion for education and technology. Your experience in inside sales or business development, especially within universities or vocational institutions, will be highly beneficial. Familiarity with engineering or technical software solutions will give you an edge.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to research and understand the specific needs of educational institutions.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and proficiency in tracking sales activities.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, passionate about education and technology.
• 3-5 years of experience in inside sales or business development.
• Experience working with universities or vocational institutions is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering or technical software solutions is an advantage.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge solutions for design, simulation, and manufacturing across various industries. They are committed to empowering students and educators by integrating their innovative software into academic programs. This commitment extends to their employees as well, offering a flexible working environment that encourages growth and development. Joining their team means being part of an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and the power of technology in shaping the future of education.

What's next:

Ready to shape the future of education with cutting-edge technology? Apply now!

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