Proficient
SALE4.GEN.P3
Own mid-size customer accounts for overlay products.
Own mid-size customer accounts for overlay products.
The story of this role
Who does this work
The Sales Support Specialist, a dedicated advocate for the sales team, who wants to equip their colleagues with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in a competitive STEM environment.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Sales teams struggle with technical product knowledge and require efficient training to effectively communicate value to clients.
- The internal problem: The worker feels overwhelmed by the fast-paced demands of the sales process and anxious about not being able to provide adequate support.
- Why it matters: Every salesperson should have access to the comprehensive product knowledge needed to engage clients confidently and flawlessly.
The plan
- 1. Conduct a thorough assessment of the sales team’s knowledge gaps regarding products.
- 2. Develop tailored training programs that leverage effective speaking and active listening techniques.
- 3. Collaborate closely with the sales force to create persuasive presentations and product demonstrations.
- 4. Implement ongoing support through regular check-ins and resource management.
- 5. Collect feedback to continuously improve training initiatives and support mechanisms.
What's at stake
Sales teams remain unsure about product specifications, leading to missed sales opportunities. The lack of effective training and support results in lower morale and increased turnover within the sales team.
Success looks like
Sales personnel feel empowered to engage customers with confidence and clarity about the product offerings. The sales force achieves higher conversion rates due to effective communication and a better understanding of the products being sold.
Summary
Own mid-size customer accounts for overlay products. Develop account plans, identify upsell opportunities, and negotiate deals.
Level — P3 — Mid-Level Professional
Fully competent professional; works independently on standard projects
- Scope
- Features or a sub-system end-to-end
- Autonomy
- Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard
- Complexity
- Diverse problems; adapts existing approaches
- Impact
- Project / team outcomes
- Decision rights
- Owns implementation decisions for own scope
- Leadership
- Mentors juniors informally
- Typical experience
- 3–5 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities5
- Lead full training sessionscommonlevel
- Own curriculum modules and evaluation processescommonlevel
- Develop account planscommonlevel
- Identify upsell opportunitiescommonlevel
- Negotiate dealscommonlevel
Tasks3
- Develop account planscommonlevel
- Lead training sessionscommonlevel
- Negotiate dealscommonlevel
Skills8
- Account planningcommonlevel
- Upsell identificationcommonlevel
- Deal negotiationcommonlevel
- Training session leadershipcommonlevel
- Curriculum developmentcommonlevel
- Evaluation processescommonlevel
- Technical expertisecommonlevel
- Strategic thinkingcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Territory and account planningcommonlevel
- Upsell strategiescommonlevel
- Negotiation techniquescommonlevel
- Training curriculum developmentcommonlevel
- Product and solution knowledgecommonlevel
- Evaluation methodologiescommonlevel
- Sales strategycommonlevel
- Market analysiscommonlevel
competency2
- Broad technical knowledge of multiple products or solutionscommonlevel
- Proficient at territory/account planningcommonlevel
qualification3
- Around 4–7 years, with demonstrated success in sales or technical account rolescommonlevel
- Proven account management skillscommonlevel
- Experience in training and curriculum developmentcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Support III | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Sales Support 3 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Mid-Level Sales Support | common | medium0.64 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
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