> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1431950-sales-specialist-data-center-and-networking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1431950-sales-specialist-data-center-and-networking). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sales Specialist - Data Center and Networking - **Company:** Ricoh - **Location:** UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Computer Networking Systems - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/sales-specialist/ricoh-job107747891 ## About the Role A proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets, supported by high level technical understanding of Data Center and Networking solutions. Demonstrated success in solution-led sales is essential, ideally with extensive experience within the Data Center and Networking industry. Skills Required: * First class sales and relationship building (internal and external) * Self-motivated and pro-active approach to opportunity creation * Able to deliver engaging presentations * Excellent communication skills * Good understanding of data centre and/or networking solutions and capable of articulating the business benefits * Good understanding of technology driven organisational transformation * Strong commercial awareness * Excellent organisation skills, high attention to detail, and ability to prioritise * Always demonstrate commitment and flexibility * Intermediate level in all MS Office Packages. #RicohUK ## Description To grow and develop Data Centre and Networking Solutions as a core business line by promoting these services to both existing and new Ricoh customers. This involves supporting and enabling the sales teams to position infrastructure solutions effectively, acting as a key subject matter expert, and helping to generate, progress, and close opportunities. The ultimate goal is to achieve individual sales targets while contributing to the overall divisional objectives. * Responsible for increasing Line of Business penetration into Current Client base and assisting our New Business team with Pursuit activities. * To proactively build positive relationships across Ricoh's Account Managers and New Business teams to enable and promote Data Center & Networking solutions and to be recognised as the Line of Business specialist to support in customer meetings to help create and grow opportunities * To be responsible for building commercial awareness of Data Center & Networking solutions aligned with Ricoh sales team to ensure all opportunities are maximised and competitive advantage is maintained. * Hold Sales Enablement sessions with Sales teams in Ricoh to assist with Line of Business Growth * To be accountable for articulating the Data Center & Networking solutions offering to new and existing customers whilst understanding and identifying the customers key business challenges that would open-up opportunities. * To build effective relationships within the relevant Ricoh teams to ensure project implementation is delivered efficiently and effectively. * To develop a pipeline of opportunity to allow the potential of over-achievement of targets and ensure accurate forecasting on monthly basis using Ricoh's CRM system to ensure business activity can be monitored. * Work with Marketing and Vendor teams to ensure appropriate & effective marketing activity. ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [A Hitchhikers Guide to Container Security - Automotive Edition 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1119-a-hitchhikers-guide-to-container-security-automotive-edition-2024) - [Behind the Curtain: How Recruiters Shortlist Devs in an AI-Driven Market and How You Stand Out](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100229-behind-the-curtain-how-recruiters-shortlist-devs-in-an-ai-driven-market-and-how-you-stand-out) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023)