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Senior Sales Specialist – Customer Experience (CX)Job Description
The Solution Sales Specialist – CX will drive revenue growth by adopting a consultative selling approach, engaging with customers to understand their customer experience (CX) transformation needs and delivering AI-powered, automation-driven solutions that enhance self-service, omnichannel engagement, and customer journey optimization.
Key Focus Areas:
- Solution-Oriented Sales Approach: Partner with Key Account Managers (KAMs) in Tier 1 and Tier 2 accounts to map customer journeys, identify pain points, and propose AI-driven CX automation solutions
- Consultative Engagement: Own Tier 3 accounts, engaging directly with new prospects and existing customers to assess their needs and align them with next-generation CX and self-service solutions
- Customer Journey Alignment: Work closely with customers to understand their end-to-end CX landscape, including customer service automation, digital engagement, and omnichannel orchestration
- AI & Automation Impact: Educate and guide customers on the benefits of AI-powered chatbots, predictive analytics, and automation in driving efficiency and improving CX outcomes
- Strategic Account Growth: Develop and execute strategic account plans, identifying opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and renewal growth
- Product & Service Positioning: Position key solutions such as Genesys Cloud, Huawei AICC and Microsoft D365 Contact Centre Solutions, as enablers of customer self-service, automation, and AI-driven CX transformation
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
- Collaboration with business stakeholders, GTMs, and Group leadership to align sales strategies with business objectives
- Engagement with MDs from other OpCo’s to drive CX solution synergy across the organization
- Liaison with technical and product teams to ensure solutions are effectively positioned for customer needs
External:
- Customers: Act as a trusted advisor, helping organizations leverage AI, automation, and digital CX solutions to improve their customer engagement strategy
- Vendors & Partners: Build strong relationships with technology partners to drive co-innovation and solution alignment
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Commerce, or a relevant field
- Postgraduate qualification in Sales, Strategy, or Digital Transformation is advantageous
Professional & Industry Experience:
- 8+ years of direct enterprise sales experience in the CX space (mandatory)
- Proven track record in consultative solution selling, engaging with C-level stakeholders to drive digital transformation in CX
- Strong understanding of AI, automation, and customer self-service technologies in modern omnichannel customer engagement
- Experience in mapping customer journeys, identifying CX pain points, and positioning technology solutions that drive efficiency, personalization, and automation
- Ability to translate complex CX solutions into business value, ensuring clients understand the ROI of AI-driven self-service and digital transformation
- Experience in driving sales of cloud-based contact centre solutions, AI chatbots, workforce engagement, and analytics tools
Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic Selling & Consultative Approach – Ability to identify business challenges and align solutions to customer objectives
- AI & Automation Knowledge – Understanding of how AI, chatbots, and predictive analytics drive customer service efficiency and digital engagement
- Customer Journey & CX Strategy Expertise – Ability to help clients redefine their CX roadmap using AI-driven solutions and omnichannel customer engagement
- Commercial & Business Acumen – Strong ability to build business cases and articulate the value proposition of CX transformation
- Relationship Building & Executive Engagement – Ability to influence C-suite and senior stakeholders
- Presentation & Negotiation Skills – Capable of leading strategic discussions and solution demonstrations
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Trusted Advisor – Can play an advisory role to senior leaders, guiding their CX transformation strategy
- Customer-centric – Passionate about helping organizations enhance customer journeys and improve engagement through AI and automation
- Innovative Problem Solver – Uses insights, analytics, and automation to help customers streamline operations and improve CX outcomes
- Collaboration & Leadership – Able to mentor junior team members, contribute to team success, and work cross-functionally
- Active Listener – Excels in understanding client needs and translating them into customized CX solutions
Education
Bachelor's DegreeLanguages
EnglishTop Skills
What We Do
Altron is a proudly South African technology group. We harness the power of data, technology and human ingenuity to solve real-world problems, from the everyday to the epic. A technology industry leader since 1965, we’re partnering with customers across all industries to help them grow, build a thriving economy and transform today into a simpler, safer and smarter tomorrow. Altron operates in six countries, employs 4,700+ people and reported revenue of ZAR 7.9bn for the 12-month period ended 28 Feb 2023.