Associate Technology Solutions Sales Specialist

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
Sell and support cross-technology solutions by identifying leads, generating pipeline, partnering with client managers and pre-sales architects, building client relationships, developing product/vendor knowledge, documenting solution proposals, and helping close deals to meet territory sales goals.
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA
As an Associate Cross Technology Sales Specialist at NTT DATA, you'll step into an exciting role focused on exploring new opportunities and building strong relationships. You'll start your day by identifying new leads and working closely with our Client Management team to onboard clients who can benefit from our innovative solutions. As a Sales Specialist, you are also responsible for generating your own pipeline and opportunities within your assigned client base. With your enthusiasm and determination, you'll present value propositions, partner configurations, and revenue models that align with client needs.
You'll spend a significant amount of time engaged in selling and supporting the sales process. Partnering with Client Managers, you'll assist in creating the best solution designs for our clients by working with pre-sales architects. Building and developing relationships with new and existing clients will be a key part of your role, ensuring that their needs are met and opportunities for business growth are identified.
Your day will also involve developing and maintaining your expertise in various technology domains. This includes staying updated with relevant product knowledge, competitor strategies, and market pricing. You'll work closely with technology vendors to understand their solutions and how they contribute to our offerings. Throughout all steps of the sales process, you'll effectively articulate our organizational value propositions.
Continuously collaborating with your teammates, you'll support the sales process, position our technology solutions, and help close deals. You'll be responsible for defining and documenting solutions that meet customer requirements, identifying client risks, and ensuring that proposals are tracked and managed. Your ultimate goal will be to contribute to the shared growth of our team and the wider territory sales plan.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:
  • Success in achieving and exceeding sales and financial goals.
  • Knowledge of competitors and the ability to apply successful sales strategies.
  • Strong negotiation skills to craft beneficial solutions for all parties.
  • Close attention to maintaining accurate sales forecasts and close plans.
  • Engaging presentation skills and proficiency in team-selling approaches.
  • Ability to develop and maintain meaningful customer relationships.
  • A client-centric mindset with a knack for understanding and solving customer problems.
  • Flexibility to adapt quickly to new missions or urgent deadlines.
  • A bachelor’s degree in information technology, Sales, or a related field.
  • Industry/Vendor sales certifications required.

Workplace type:

On-site Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services.  Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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Skills Required

  • Proven success in achieving and exceeding sales and financial goals
  • Knowledge of competitors and ability to apply successful sales strategies
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to maintain accurate sales forecasts and close plans
  • Engaging presentation skills and proficiency in team-selling approaches
  • Ability to develop and maintain meaningful customer relationships
  • Client-centric mindset with problem-solving ability
  • Flexibility to adapt quickly to new missions or urgent deadlines
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Sales, or a related field
  • Industry/Vendor sales certifications

NTT DATA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Feedback suggests salary bands and grades are clearly defined, making ranges and promotion criteria easier to understand. Standardized HR processes provide visibility into levels across common delivery roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with HSA/FSA eligibility. Global materials emphasize comprehensive insurance and wellbeing as baseline offerings across regions.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Flexible work options, including remote/hybrid arrangements, are highlighted as core benefits and can support work–life balance. Some delivery teams report more manageable hours than strategy consultancies, improving perceived value for time.

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The Company
Brisbane
55,092 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We're committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. Our R&D investments help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity

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