Although IT skills are central to this job, it's not just about sitting in front of a computer. Whether the client decides to buy the product is going to depend on how well you can sell the product. Being able to communicate ideas and information is vital. This means also being able to justify costs, so number skills are also going to come into play.

The Main Key Skills

Communication:
This job is all about good communication. Being able to interpret what your client needs is vital. You will need to convince them that your product will meet their needs and make their working practices more efficient. This means asking all the right questions about existing systems. You also need to gain the confidence of your client.

Halil had to prepare a presentation about a complex system, so he had to research the product and find ways of communicating the information to the client in a way that they could understand.

Good written and presentation skills were crucial in getting the job done effectively.

Number:
Halil found that he needed good number skills for this job. He had to convince his client that the product could perform well against their existing systems. He had to prove that it was cost effective. This meant working with percentages, currency conversions, spreadsheets and graphs. He had to compare costs and savings and be prepared to justify his calculations.

IT:
In this job you will be dealing with complex systems. You have to understand how they work and what they can do. This means being able to understand the technology and demonstrate how it works.

A good knowledge of wordprocessors and spreadsheets is going to be an advantage when it comes to gathering and presenting your information.