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ICT Sales Professionals

Snapshot

ICT Sales Professionals manage client accounts and represent companies in selling a range of computer hardware, software and other ICT goods and services to industrial, business, professional and other organisations.

Job stats

How many are employed in this occupation?

17100

What are the weekly earnings
for full-time workers ($ before tax)?

$1104

How does unemployment compare
with other occupations?

average

What is the vacancy level for this occupation?

average

Job prospects

good

Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • compiling lists of prospective client businesses using trade directories and other sources
  • acquiring and updating knowledge of employer's and competitors' goods and services, and market conditions
  • visiting regular and prospective client businesses to establish and act on selling opportunities
  • assessing customers' needs and explaining the goods and services which meet their needs
  • promoting employers' ICT goods and services to existing and prospective clients
  • quoting and negotiating prices and credit terms, and completing contracts and recording orders
  • arranging delivery of goods, installation of equipment and the provision of services
  • reporting to sales management on sales made and the marketability of ICT goods and services
  • following up with clients to ensure satisfaction with ICT goods and services purchased, arranging modifications and resolving any problems arising
  • preparing sales reports, and maintaining and submitting records of business expenses incurred

Job Titles

  • ICT Account Manager
  • ICT Business Development Manager
  • ICT Sales Representative

 

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