Sales Manager

The role's focus is on quality lead generation in Chicago and across USA. This position is for energetic and highly motivated individuals with opportunity to grow their career in a midsize, fast-paced international company.

Sales Manager is responsible for achieving sales and/or profitability objectives, both from existing and potential clients.

Responsibilities:

• Researching and pursuing new business opportunities. Establishing initial contact via cold calling, with follow up via emailing or connections via professional networks;
• Communicating with potential and existing clients;
• Developing insightful proposals and delivering strategic sales presentations;
• Achieving assigned sales targets;
• Converting leads into clients;
• Deepening existing client relationships--generating incremental business;
• Consulting with clients on business issues and research design;
• Working with Project Managers and Technical Specialists to execute project specifications and deliver quality results to clients;
• Managing contracts and up-sell/cross-sell opportunities;
• Resolving sales or delivery issues

-          Excellent selling & communication skills, outgoing personality;

-          A keen interest in IT issues;

-          Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic;

-          Presentation and negotiating skills;

-          The capacity to work well on your own or in a team;

-          The ability to manage your time and plan your day effectively

-          Recent sales experience within an Information Technology company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.