An IT Sales Field Manager acts as both a sales leader and a frontline mentor. They are responsible for driving sales performance within a specific territory or segment, ensuring their team meets and exceeds targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Target Achievement: The primary responsibility is to meet and exceed individual and team sales targets and quotas. This involves strategic planning, execution, and monitoring.
Team Leadership & Management:
Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new sales representatives.
Training, coaching, and mentoring the field sales team to enhance their skills, product knowledge, and sales techniques.
Setting clear performance objectives and KPIs for team members.
Conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.
Motivating and inspiring the team to maintain high performance and morale.
Fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Strategic Planning & Execution:
Developing and implementing strategic sales plans for the assigned territory or market segment.
Identifying market trends, opportunities, and competitive landscapes.
Analyzing sales data, generating reports, and providing accurate sales forecasts.
Designing and implementing effective sales strategies and initiatives to expand market reach.
Client Relationship Management:
Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients and decision-makers (often at the C-level).
Understanding client business requirements and pain points to propose suitable IT solutions.
Attending crucial client meetings, presentations, and negotiations, often accompanying team members.
Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and addressing any client concerns.
Market Analysis & Business Development:
Conducting market research to identify new business opportunities and potential clients.
Exploring methods to bridge gaps in the assigned geographical territory.
Staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, and competitor activities.
Collaborating with marketing, product development, and other internal teams to align strategies and ensure product-market fit.