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Sales Lead - Educational Verticals

Closes in 13 daysFull timeLusaka
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About the role

Role Profile

The Sales Lead – Educational Verticals will be responsible for driving revenue growth within the education sector by building and managing strategic relationships with schools, colleges, universities, training institutions, and government education agencies. The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, promoting IT products and digital transformation solutions, managing key client accounts, and achieving sales targets. The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end sales process, from prospecting to contract closure, while collaborating with technical and delivery teams to ensure successful solution implementation and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Play an integral role in securing new business opportunities by participating in business pitches and ensuring the successful onboarding of new clients.
  • Drive the achievement of sales targets through direct sales channels.
  • Develop and grow relationships with existing clients while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Prepare competitive quotations and high-quality responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and the relevant internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships through regular engagement and exceptional service.
  • Identify market opportunities and recommend strategies to increase revenue and market share.
  • Maintain accurate sales records, prepare reports, and provide regular updates on business development activities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met and projects are delivered successfully.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration or related
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a sales role with Information & Communications Technology, preferably in education sector.
  • Good understanding of the ICT Industry
  • Valid Driving License
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounts effectively.