Technical Sales - Microsoft Developer & AI (Intensive training provided) - Ashburton - Devon

The purpose of this role is to create qualified opportunities for specialists/account managers to follow up; build business relationships and profile new and current accounts - company structures/lines of reporting/product usage/future projects. You will generate opportunities from various data sets which are warm leads.

Whilst you don’t need to be a software specialist a keen interest in technology is desirable due to the continued training. You will be required to undertake intensive training in order to acquire a high level of product knowledge/experience.

The Role

• To increase the number of customer engagements
• To identify and introduce new technical companies/contacts
• To introduce existing customers to new technology
• To generate opportunities from various data sets: current business data; LinkedIn/Websites and Publisher leads
• Profile our customers and those of our publishers
• Drive attendance to events

Some work out of normal office hours will be required due to Microsoft and customers working in other time zones. Some travel may also be required.

The Person

• Experience within an office telephone based role
• Ability to build relationships with customers
• Excellent IT skills
• Great communication skills, verbal and written - literacy skills are required including spelling, grammar and punctuation for emails
• Accurate record keeping skills
• Ability to problem solve

The Benefits. Why you’ll love working for us!

• Employee development programme and education reimbursements
• Contributory Pension
• Employee Healthy Living programme (use of a personal trainer, yoga mornings, table tennis in the summer months)
• A fantastic social culture with regular company social events taking place throughout the year
• Free drinks and the occasional free lunch!
• Modern office space and facilities
• Counselling services for employee and direct family members
• Personal Legal and Financial Advice
• 28 days holiday inclusive rising to 33 days
• Childcare vouchers
• Free Parking

Basic salary £19K plus uncapped OTE - realistic earnings £22K+.  Full time, permanent role - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

What makes us so special?

We are financially strong and very optimistic about the future. We ask our people to show a ‘can-do’ attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement, to demonstrate pride in our company and a passion for our work. We create a culture of excellence, so place a strong emphasis on individual development to keep our people motivated and our business moving. We're collaborators, committed to supporting each other so that we can all grow together.