University or Bachelor's degree preferred. Demonstrated achievement of progressively higher quota, diversity of business customer and higher level customer interface. Detailed knowledge of key customer types or customers on given products. Typically 3-5 years of experience in specialty sales. In depth knowledge about product, service, solution and differentiators between own offerings and what competitor's offerings. Applies specialized technical product/service/ solution knowledge in working with account teams to screen and prioritize multiple leads for feasibility. Use knowledge in specialty, and consultative selling skills, to proactively help customers with making IT business decisions. Assesses solution feasibility from a technical and business perspective to determine qualify-in/qualify-out status. Solid communication and presentation skills within IT at the manager level. Product demonstration, customer training, product installation skills (for product specialty roles). Conceptualizes and articulates well-targeted solutions in area of specialty - product, service, solution -- from proposal to contract sign-off. Have enough knowledge about a product, service or solution to be able to qualify a deal. Negotiates profitable deals so that the company can expand opportunities based on the existing business and increase the company's footprint and revenue. Opportunity prospecting as related to specialty area and in expanding existing client business, in order to generate leads/referrals to account team. Maintain knowledge of industry trends, associated solutions, and key partner/ISV solutions. Regular use of Siebel updating deal profile and forecasting accurately.
