AKS IT Global, a Danish-based IT technology and consulting firm with offices in Denmark, the UK, and Pakistan, is seeking a dedicated IT Sales & Business Development Executive to join their team in Rawalpindi. This full-time, in-person role focuses on driving business growth by identifying potential clients, promoting IT services, generating leads, and fostering long-term customer relationships. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of IT services and solutions, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to convert opportunities into sales. This position targets both local and international markets and requires a proactive, self-motivated professional comfortable working independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and generate new business opportunities for IT services, including cybersecurity, networking, cloud, IT infrastructure, consulting, and managed services.
- Research and analyze potential clients, industries, and target markets to build a robust sales pipeline.
- Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, online platforms, and other business development channels.
- Engage with prospective clients to understand their IT requirements and business needs.
- Prepare and deliver compelling service proposals, quotations, and presentations tailored to client needs.
- Conduct client meetings and service discussions to promote offerings and negotiate commercial terms.
- Support the sales process through to closure while maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
- Follow up consistently on leads, proposals, and ongoing business opportunities to maximize conversion.
- Collaborate with technical teams to develop suitable IT solutions aligned with client requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, client interactions, proposals, and sales activities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging IT service opportunities to stay competitive.
- Achieve agreed sales and business development targets and provide regular updates and reports on progress.
- Work independently on assigned sales and business development activities, demonstrating initiative and accountability.
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge or understanding of IT services and solutions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience in sales, client relationship management, lead generation, and business development.
- Ability to identify customer requirements and propose appropriate IT solutions.
- Strong follow-up and closing skills with a results-driven approach.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good understanding of B2B sales processes.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, email communication, LinkedIn, and other business development tools.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Interest in technology sectors such as networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT solutions.
- Experience using LinkedIn, social media networking, or lead generation tools to expand business opportunities.
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with CRM tools is an advantage.
- Previous internship or project experience in sales, marketing, or customer service is beneficial.
- Experience in IT sales, business development, or technology sales, particularly in consulting, cybersecurity, networking, cloud, or managed services, is preferred.
- Proven ability to generate leads and convert prospects into clients.
- Self-motivated, target-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
This role requires availability to work onsite Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM, and comfort with conducting field visits, meeting clients in person, and making cold calls. Candidates should be enthusiastic about sales and business development and able to articulate why they are a good fit for this dynamic position. The work location is Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with a focus on servicing both local and international clients.