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Our client is a leader in providing tailored infrastructure services, specializing in colocation and cloud migration solutions. Committed to fostering enduring partnerships, our client offers expertise, accessibility, and scalability to support organizations in navigating complex IT challenges with ease.

About the Role

The Colocation Sales Executive will play a pivotal role in driving new business development and fostering relationships with existing clients. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, this role will focus on representing the company’s colocation and infrastructure service offerings to prospective clients, including small and medium businesses and large enterprises across all industry segments. The ideal candidate must be willing to be on-site as needed near a data center and possess a strong background in sales, particularly within the IT or technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts, including prospecting, client relations, and local marketing initiatives.
• Identify client requirements and develop tailored colocation solutions to meet their needs.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline and regularly review opportunities to meet monthly and quarterly sales objectives.
• Utilize CRM systems for accurate sales forecasting and pipeline management.
• Attend networking events within the IT and data center industries to build relationships and generate leads.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and service delivery excellence.
• Be available to visit and engage with clients and teams on-site near data center locations as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, preferably within the IT, technology, or data center sector.
• Strong understanding of colocation services, IT infrastructure, and related technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to travel to and work on-site near data center facilities as required.

This Role Offers

• Attractive salary and commission structure.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• An environment that fosters collaboration, encourages open communication, and supports individual career paths.
• Supportive leadership and mentorship aimed to foster career advancement.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

About Blue Signal

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in sales & business development recruiting. We have a strong track record of finding top-performing talent in areas such as sales leadership, account management, and business development strategy. Learn more at bit.ly/3NNY1wM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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