Sales Trainee - Data Centre at Workforce Group

Job Purpose

• To gain practical experience In Data Center Sales in Nigeria.

Job Objectives

• Represent the company and promote its image
• Guarantee compliance with Compliance rules in its activities regarding business practices
• Respect the Group strategy, rules and policies.

Candidate Profile

• We are seeking a smart, intelligent and energetic candidate for an internship role.
• Ultimately, you are to provide support to the project lead.
• To succeed this role, you must be someone who is willing and hungry to learn and also possess great communication and interpersonal skills and as well as the ability to manage projects in the long run.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn various sales techniques such as prospecting, cold calling, lead qualification, and closing deals specific to data center products and services.
• Become familiar with different data center solutions, including hardware (servers, storage, networking equipment), software (virtualization, management tools), and services (consulting, maintenance, support).
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to understand their needs and propose suitable data center solutions.
• Conducting market research to identify potential customers, market trends, and competitors in the data center industry.
• Gaining in-depth knowledge about the data center products and services offered by their company, including features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
• Assisting the sales manager in preparing proposals, presentations, and sales contracts for clients.
• Learning to manage and update sales pipelines, track leads, and follow up on opportunities in CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
• Participating in ongoing training sessions and workshops to improve sales skills, product knowledge, and industry awareness.
• Developing a basic understanding of data center technologies, infrastructure, and architectures to effectively communicate with technical teams and clients.
• Working towards achieving sales targets and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) set by the company.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, engineering, and customer support to ensure smooth sales processes and customer satisfaction.
• Keeping up-to-date with advancements in data center technologies and industry trends through self-study, training programs, and attending conferences or seminars.

Person Specification / Qualifications / Requirements

• A Graduate of Computer Science / Computer Engineering/networking / Data Communication or A background in Electrical Engineering.
• 1-2 years’ experience in project management or similar role
• Unmatched interpersonal and presentation skills
• Resilience and persistence
• Basic knowledge of Project Management tools and software
• Basic Knowledge in MS Office tools and IT skills
• Great multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with marketing campaigns on social media
• Passion for learning & curiosity.
• Agile with good communication skills