Account Manager

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the ICT sector is seeking an Accounts Manager to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT Technical Sales and Account Management, focusing on both government and private sectors. Responsibilities include managing client inquiries, driving sales growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction. If you are a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in account management, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years IT Technical Sales experience.
• 6 – 8 years Account Management in the Public Sector.
• Fluency in English and excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities.
• Track and report on sales performance and account growth metrics.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales and Business Development

Account Growth and Retention

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an Accounts Manager who will drive business growth by managing and expanding relationships with clients in both the government and private sectors. The Account Manager will focus on promoting all the client's services, including Data Protection (Backup), Servers, Storage, HCI, Cloud, Backup, and Microsoft Services, ensuring customer satisfaction, retention, and new business acquisition.

Responsibilities:

1. Customer Relationship Management
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in both government and private sectors.
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and escalations.
   • Regularly meet with clients to understand their business needs and propose suitable solutions from Diopoint's portfolio.
2. Sales and Business Development
   • Drive sales growth by identifying and closing new business opportunities.
   • Develop and execute account strategies to meet sales targets.
   • Promote all Diopoint services, including Data Protection, Servers, Storage, HCI, Cloud, Backup, Microsoft Services, and Support Services.
   • Collaborate with technical teams to develop and deliver tailored proposals and solutions.
3. Account Growth and Retention
   • Expand service offerings within existing accounts by identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
   • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction to secure long-term partnerships.
   • Conduct regular reviews with clients to measure satisfaction and identify additional needs.
4. Market and Sector Focus
   • Develop a deep understanding of the government and private sector landscapes.
   • Stay informed about industry trends, government procurement processes, and private sector opportunities.
   • Tailor sales strategies to align with the unique requirements of each sector.
5. Reporting and Analytics
   • Track and report on sales performance, pipeline status, and account growth metrics.
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM systems.
   • Provide regular updates to the Sales Manager on account activities and market insights.
6. Collaboration and Teamwork
   • Work closely with technical and operational teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
   • Participate in cross-functional meetings to align sales and delivery objectives.
   • Support marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and demand generation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8 - 10 years IT Technical Sales experience, with emphasis on ICT Client Services (End user devices, Boardroom equipment, end user resources etc).
• 6 – 8 years Extensive Account Management and Sales Experience in the Public Sector within the ICT industry.
• Business development experience.
• Proven track record of success in managing government and private sector accounts.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and services, including Data Protection, Servers, Storage, HCI, Cloud, and Microsoft solutions.
• Self-starter with highly developed interpersonal skills, decisive, and result-oriented.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Exceptional analytical skills for analysing and determining client requirements.
• Ability to work well under pressure and commit to deadlines.
• Excellent people skills and intuitive understanding of customer’s business needs.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills for dealing with different types of customers and clients.
• The ability to work independently and within a team.
• Basic accounting and/or technical knowledge.
• Excellent Understanding of Government supply chain processes and tender / bid process.
• Must understand, appreciate, and follow company processes.
• ICT knowledge – Client Services specific.
• Business acumen, compliance, and organising skills.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of IT products and services, particularly Diopoint’s offerings.
• Ability to identify customer needs and align solutions effectively.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and sales analytics.

Desired Requirements:

• Certification in sales or account management (e.g., Sales Management, Key Account Management).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [Email Address Removed].com

You can also connect with Daniel on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve. If you meet the above requirements, we will contact you within 3 working days.

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