{"id":21428,"date":"2025-10-13T14:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/account-manager-6\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T00:24:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T00:24:58","slug":"account-manager-6","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=21428","title":{"rendered":"Account Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Account Manager<\/p>\n<p>\tOur client, based\u00a0in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a driven\u00a0Account Manager\u00a0(External Sales) to acquire new customers, identify business opportunities, and build strong relationships with existing clients.<br \/>\n\tThe successful candidate will play a critical role in achieving sales targets, driving business growth, and ensuring long-term client satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Requirements:<\/p>\n<p>\tValid Grade 12 \/ Matric Senior Certificate.<br \/>\n\t2 to 5 years\u2019 experience in a similar sales-driven role, preferably in ICT\/Telecoms.<br \/>\n\tProven experience in customer acquisition, account management, and revenue generation.<br \/>\n\tStrong knowledge of sales processes, negotiation techniques, and product knowledge.<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.<br \/>\n\tSelf-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently or within a team.<br \/>\n\tRevenue generation and sales strategy execution.<br \/>\n\tEssential:\u00a0Own vehicle and valid Drivers License<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>\nCustomer Acquisition and Sales Growth:<\/p>\n<p>\tIdentify and approach potential clients to promote products\/services.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets.<br \/>\n\tPresent, promote, and sell products\/services using persuasive communication and negotiation skills.<br \/>\n\tNegotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to close deals.<br \/>\n\tAddress client objections and provide solutions to secure commitments.<br \/>\n\tEnsure accurate documentation and timely processing of all sales agreements.<\/p>\n<p>Market Development:<\/p>\n<p>\tConduct market research to identify new business opportunities, industry trends, and customer needs.<br \/>\n\tAnalyse competitor activity and develop unique value propositions.<br \/>\n\tBuild and maintain strong client and partner relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Business Development:<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop and implement strategies to penetrate untapped regions, sectors, or customer segments.<br \/>\n\tManage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing and onboarding new clients.<br \/>\n\tProvide exceptional after-sales service to ensure client satisfaction and loyalty.<br \/>\n\tAttend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to generate leads and raise brand awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Administration:<\/p>\n<p>\tMaintain accurate records of client interactions, sales activities, and forecasts using CRM tools.<br \/>\n\tPrepare sales reports to track progress, analyse trends, and measure performance against targets.<br \/>\n\tProvide feedback to management regarding customer needs, market dynamics, and sales strategies.<br \/>\n\tMaintain call reports and up-to-date records of sales activities.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>webapp.placementpartner.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/webapp.placementpartner.com","_company_name":"Marvel Placement Consultant","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"We make use of an excellent On-boarding Monitoring Program. 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