Systems X Sales Team Leader at IBM in Johannesburg.

SYSTEMS X SALES TEAM LEADER

As a global software company, IBM provides leading edge solutions. the following career opportunity has arisen in their IBM SA Johannesburg Office.


Role:

This is a sales- Orientated management role, reporting into the Director of STG, IBM South Africa. Specific to the STG system X brand, the role has responsibility for the business development of market opportunities and sales within the brand.


The platform Leander focus includes developing system X business as a part of the current and next quarter pipiline, tackling pervasive execution issues , supporting profitability, and identifying and escalating product issues.It Supports sales execution in addition to addressing any performance gap issues. The platform leader is also responsible for platform quality , platform stack management and demand/ supply/ inventory management, as well as seller eneblement and platform skill which include channel influence programmers.




Minimum Requirements for the post:


Must have an in-depth Knowledge and a proven track record with referenceable experience as specified below:


- Skilled in sales management client relationships
- At least 5 years experience in understanding the South African and UK IT Market

- At least 5years experience in existing relationships with South African cross-industry customers and relevant IT business partners

- 4 years inside sales experience

-4 years regional sales experience in corporate Accounts and public Sector

Must have managed a team of up to 7-11 sales representatives and be able to demonstrate strong management and leadership qualities, leading a team to successful results through supporting and empowering staff.



IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion,gender, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.





Please refer applications to Melissa.augustine@kelly.co.za by 6th October 2013.

If you have not had feedback by 9th october2013, please consider your application unsuccessful.