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Software Sales Specialist

Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomFull-time2026-09-18 → 2026-10-21

Core

Inside Software Sales Specialist driving account growth from lead generation through negotiation and close for HP software solutions.

Role type

Senior IC software sales specialist

Builds

Software sales pipelines and closed deals for HP enterprise software

Domain

Enterprise software sales (cloud, virtualization)

Required skills

Lead generation, needs analysis, solution presentation, proposal creation, contract negotiation, quota achievement, CRM management, executive relationship management, sales data analysis, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience with cloud-based software sales, familiarity with major cloud vendors (Microsoft, AWS, Google), understanding of AI tools for sales enhancement

Technologies

CRM software, sales analytics tools, AI tools

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential clients to generate a consistent pipeline of new leads; Conduct in-depth needs analysis to understand prospective clients' unique business challenges; Articulate the business outcomes delivered through software, including ROI; Collaborate with technical and pre-sales teams to develop tailored proposals; Navigate contract negotiations and close deals to achieve or exceed assigned sales quotas; Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all sales activities using CRM software; Guide, build, and manage cross-cultural, cross-tower, cross-business teams for effective customer support; Build and manage strong customer relationships at the executive level; Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscape to provide insights to internal teams; Prospect strategically to meet targets for qualified leads and booked meetings.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC