Oracle Digital Sales Graduate Programme -Technology

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Preferred Qualifications

Oracle Digital Sales Graduate Programme (Technology)

This programme is designed to give enthusiastic graduates the opportunity to explore all aspects of modern sales in the technology industry. We are looking for storytellers, good listeners and graduates with an interest in innovation.

Over an intensive 12 month curriculum you will work with business development, sales, multi-media communications and marketing. Through strategic project work, involving stakeholders of all levels, you will build an extensive network. The programme curriculum has been carefully thought out to set you up for success in your career. We have just 1 intake per year and spaces are very limited so apply early to give yourself the best chance.

The Graduates we recruit:
• We are advocates of Diversity & Inclusion, so the profile of successful candidates on the graduate programme is wonderfully varied with one major thing in common – a great, positive attitude with a willingness to embrace learning.
• You must be able to participdate in the full 12 month programme in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh).
• Given the nature of the programme, a strong interest in a sales career is essential. Remember that modern sales is very varied and strategic. You will work up to having strategic business conversations, understanding business needs and telling compelling stories.
• Social media plays a big role in modern selling and most of our graduates are very competent at leveraging social media platforms for communication and collaboration.
• Our graduates tend to have an entrepreneurial spirit. Successful programme graduates often introduce new ideas to the business, they work on their own initiative and they bring energy to the teams they work with.
• The most common type of degree from past graduates is business or marketing but we have had people from very diverse backgrounds including journalism and chemistry. An IT related degree would be an advantage as product portfolio is core technology and cloud platform solutions (PaaS).
More about the Programme:
• The customised training our graduates participate in is something that makes this programme really unique. You will learn sales skills methodologies, digital selling strategies, video skills, presenting skills, project management, stakeholder management and even improvisation techniques.
• The programme allows you to gain on the job training in a business development team. Working with the business development organisation, you will have the chance to plan your own accounts, work towards a small target and experiment with new methods of prospecting. This will include a mix of outbound and inbound calls, following up on leads, and really understanding how to work with marketing and sales.
• You will work with the communications programme manager and the social media programme managers on various cultural activities.
• You will work with a sales team during the programme which will give you experience of the full sales cycle including forecasting, deal reviews, customer meetings and events.
• You will work on individual & team projects throughout the programme.