Account Executive

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flooring industry is looking for an Accounts Executive to manage regional specifications and technical sales. The role requires a proactive approach to customer engagement and a strong technical product knowledge. Ideal candidates should have a degree/diploma in Sales and Marketing or Architectural Design, and selling experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• Selling experience in related fields (architects, developers, and contractors).
• Degree / Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Architectural Design.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with customers to obtain specifications/sales.
• Negotiate pricing and credit terms on contracts.
• Comply with Company Policies and maintain customer data.

Skills

Selling experience

Technical product knowledge

Education

Degree / Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Architectural Design

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Our client in the flooring industry is seeking an Accounts Executive to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing the region to maximize specifications and technical sales to achieve budgets.

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Degree / Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Architectural Design
• Selling experience in related fields (architects, developers and contractors)

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with existing and potential specifying customers to obtain specifications / sales.
• Actively pursue projects, be it via the project information system or any other source.
• Negotiate pricing and credit terms on specific contracts.
• Report on any opposition activity as well as monitor market trends.
• Report and submit weekly / monthly reports timeously within the CRM system.
• Regularly maintain customers’ database information within the CRM system.
• Investigate all customer technical complaints, make recommendations, and report as per Company Policy.
• Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, seminars, trade affairs, as directed.
• Assist in the collection of debt as directed.
• Maintain a high standard of personal conduct and appearance.
• Comply with all Company Policies, instructions, and directives.
• Assist internal salesclerks when necessary.
• Notify all customers of price increases and product changes timeously.
• Ensure high level of technical product knowledge