IT Sales Account Manager

IT Sales Account Manager – Software Solutions & Managed Services

Department: Sales & Business Development

Reports To: Sales Director / Head of Sales

Job Summary:

We are seeking a driven and experienced IT Sales Account Manager with a background in both software solution sales and IT managed services. This role is responsible for managing and expanding enterprise accounts by delivering value-driven technology solutions and services. The ideal candidate combines deep understanding of customer needs with the ability to sell complex software offerings and IT service models in a consultative, strategic manner.

Key Responsibilities:

Software & Managed Services Sales

• Manage a strategic sales pipeline ranging from $1M and above, spanning enterprise software solutions and IT managed services.

• Drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities for both software products and managed service offerings to increase customer value and solution adoption.

• Collaborate with technical and service delivery teams to develop tailored proposals addressing customer pain points across infrastructure, cloud, security, and end-user services.

• Lead client engagements from initial qualification through to proposal, negotiation, and closure.

• Structure and negotiate contracts for licensing, subscription models, and managed services agreements aligned to customer objectives.

• Maintain high levels of client satisfaction by ensuring smooth onboarding, delivery coordination, and long-term relationship development.

New Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Identify and develop new enterprise opportunities through proactive outreach, partner collaboration, and targeted industry campaigns.

• Support go-to-market initiatives for software platforms and managed service bundles tailored to government and enterprise clients.

• Leverage strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance offerings and expand into new accounts.

• Deliver compelling presentations, product demos, and tailored solution overviews for key stakeholders and decision-makers.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Enterprise Software & IT Services Sales

• Consultative & Solution Selling Techniques

• Customer Relationship & Key Account Management

• IT Managed Services Offering Familiarity (cloud, infrastructure, support)

• Pre-Sales Engagement & Proposal Development

• Contract Structuring & Commercial Negotiation

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Business Needs Analysis & Value Proposition Design

• Excellent Presentation & Communication Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in B2B IT sales, with demonstrated success in software solution and managed services sales.

• Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and close deals in both public and private sectors.

• Familiarity with CRM and sales enablement tools for tracking and pipeline management.

• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and strategic account planning skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in selling SaaS, PaaS, and managed IT services (e.g., end-user support, cloud infrastructure, security services).

• Experience working within the Microsoft ecosystem (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics) or equivalent enterprise platforms.

• Familiarity with government and enterprise industries including regulatory, compliance, and procurement processes.

• Understanding of emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and cloud-native solutions in enterprise IT.