Outside Sales Executive (Houston, TX)

The Role

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Outside Sales Executive to join our growing DSI Tech team! As the Outside Sales Executive, primarily in the Houston, TX market segment, you will be a dynamic contributor to the Sales team for one of the most successful, technology solutions providers in the nation.

Responsibilities

• Sell Cisco solutions and other vendor IT solutions to primarily State, Local and School of Education (SLED) establishments
• Interface and drive sales with customers in the Houston area and areas within a 75-mile radius of Houston
• Defined Sales Territory is where the Sales Executive resides, current client list of the successful candidate and DSI’s sales territory mapping
• Provide current and new clients product information, pricing, and conduct daily on-site visits
• Focus on Federal E-rate opportunities as well as commercial sales
• Partner with our Senior Network Engineers in the areas of (Security, R&S, Wireless, Collaboration, Data Center and Virtualization) for all pre-sales activities

Requirements

• 3+ years in outside sales capacity selling IT solutions for Cisco products or other vendors (NetApp, VMware, Microsoft, HPE, Crestron)
• Must be knowledgeable with Cisco products and solutions
• Must have a proven and solid SLED and commercial sales background
• Must be willing to travel within the state of Texas (territory defined above)
• Bachelor’s degree in business required or equivalent years of experience
• Existing and active client list for Houston territory
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent time management, organization skills and attention to detail
• Highly energetic and a self-starter
• Strong Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality in all aspects of conducting business
• Demonstrated credibility in customer and team interactions

Qualifications

• Any Cisco Sales Certification, especially CCSE (Cisco Certified Sales Expert)
• Possess a strong SLED client list for Houston Sales territory

Skills

• Knowledgeable with Cisco products and solutions
• Proven and solid SLED and commercial sales background
• Willingness to travel within the state of Texas
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Time management, organization skills, and attention to detail
• Energetic and self-starter
• Decision-making, problem resolution, and creative thinking skills
• Credibility in customer and team interactions

Benefits

We Provide DSI Tech sponsored benefits include 401(k) with a 3% company match, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance, paid time off (PTO), and 9.5 company paid holidays. We are committed to employee satisfaction through our benefits program and a friendly, team-based culture.