Account Manager
Reference: 10962 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers
Job Description:
- Strategic Business Development
- Develop and execute territory and account plans to maximise revenue, profitability, and market share.
- Identify high-value growth opportunities through industry analysis, market intelligence, and strategic networking.
- Lead complex negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract finalisation in line with commercial governance and under supervision Sales Executive
- Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide accurate forecasting and intelligence to management.
- Key Account Management
- Build, retain, and expand strong long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
- Conduct in-depth needs assessments and present tailored modular and container solutions.
- Facilitate quarterly account reviews, performance feedback, and strategic planning with top-tier clients.
- Drive customer retention, ensure service excellence, and manage risk across accounts.
- Operational Alignment & Leadership
- Collaborate with Operations and Logistics to ensure efficient deployment, installation, and lifecycle management of units.
- Oversee contract execution, service-level adherence, and issue resolution across accounts.
- Provide guidance, insights, and feedback to internal teams to improve processes, pricing, and customer experience.
- Represent the Sales function in internal meetings, cross-functional projects, and commercial initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Matric (Essential).
- Diploma or degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field (strongly advantageous).
- Minimum 4–6 years proven sales experience, with at least 2 years in an Account Management or senior B2B role.
- Experience within logistics, construction, industrial products, or a similar technical solutions environment.
- Demonstrated success managing key accounts and achieving high-value sales targets.
- Experience in negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- Strong strategic selling, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to design consultative, value-based solutions.
- Ability to interpret market data, analyse opportunities, and develop actionable insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the Western Cape region.
- Fully proficient in English and Afrikaans (spoken and written).
How to Apply:
- Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
- If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
- We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
- Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.
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