Related tasks:

• Delivering presentations and demonstrations to prospective and current clients
• Liaising with those developing products/services to gain an in-depth knowledge that you can relate to customers – and to let them in on user behaviour and/or any potential changes clients would like
• Helping the sales team to reach targets
• Conducting research into the industry – including competitor research
• Encouraging clients to buy extras, upgrades etc
• Potentially considering new markets or clients to contact, based on your knowledge of both the products/services and their users.

• Leadership and communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Interest in and understanding of the industry – often a technology-related one
• The ability to research and keep on top of industry developments
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Aptitude for time management and organisation
• Problem-solving ability.