Account Executive

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Account Executive in Vereeniging to manage a portfolio of existing clients while identifying new business opportunities. You will understand client needs, tailor solutions, and drive revenue growth through strategic account management and sales expansion.

You will deliver product demonstrations, conduct regular client meetings, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Account Executive or similar sales role.
• Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• CRM experience with HubSpot or Salesforce.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with a portfolio of existing clients.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities to increase revenue.
• Prospect for new business within target accounts and develop strategies to win new clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings, product demonstrations, and presentations to showcase value.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., support, product) to ensure seamless client experience and issue resolution.
• Achieve and exceed sales quotas and revenue targets for assigned accounts.

Skills

Account Management

Relationship Building

Sales Negotiation

CRM (HubSpot/Salesforce)

Hybrid Work Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and client-focused Account Executive to join their expanding sales division in Vereeniging . This role involves managing a portfolio of existing clients while also identifying and developing new business opportunities within the assigned accounts. You will be responsible for understanding client needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled relationship builder who is passionate about delivering value and driving revenue growth through strategic account management and sales expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with a portfolio of existing clients, ensuring their needs are met and fostering loyalty.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts to increase revenue.
• Prospect for new business within target accounts and develop strategies to win new clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings, product demonstrations, and presentations to showcase value.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., support, product) to ensure seamless client experience and issue resolution.
• Achieve and exceed sales quotas and revenue targets for assigned accounts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Account Executive or in a similar client-facing sales role.
• Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) for tracking sales activities.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for ongoing sales training and professional development.
• A collaborative work environment with a focus on client success.
• Potential for career progression within the sales organization.