Account Manager

Talenco Recruitment Specialists; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in finance is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage key accounts and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in professional services, asset financing, or technology solutions sales, with strong abilities in client relationship management and sales skills. This role is based in Gauteng, South Africa, and focuses on high ethical standards and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in professional services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, deliver, and grow accounts.
• 5+ years’ experience in asset financing or technology solutions sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage account operations effectively.
• Identify business growth opportunities within accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Conflict management

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Education

IT qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Introduction

Account Manager required by FINTECH client. Achieve sales targets from within existing accounts. Day‑to‑day management of key account clients. Maintain good customer service in all aspects of administration and delivery of service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Account Operations Management
• Identify and facilitate sales and business growth opportunities within existing accounts.
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and explain products.
• Build strong client relationships to maintain/acquire new business.
• Collaborate with other internal departments to ensure the fulfillment of all customer requests.
• Ensure that client demands are met with a focus on improving the customer experience.
• Implement strategies and plans to ensure a high level of performance and that objectives are met.
• Maintain a network of internal and external contacts to ensure that key accounts are optimally managed.
• Build relationships with principal vendors, negotiate pricing and oversee procurement and inventory control.
• Governance, risk and business continuity management: remain up to date on new trends and innovations.
• Manage business risk, monitor internal and external business impact, and changes in stakeholder needs.
• Lead improvement projects that increase profits / protect against risks.
• Establish and maintain the highest ethical standards.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification: IT (preferable) or IT experience background. Sales training: LAMP, Stratham Bryce, or similar (advantageous). 5+ years’ experience in professional services. Demonstrated ability to manage, deliver and grow accounts. 5+ years’ experience in asset financing / technology solutions sales. Documented successful track record in selling high‑end services and solutions. Strong business acumen. Corporate governance experience. Auditing process experience. Solution sales methodology experience. Entrepreneurial. Assertive. Strong leadership skills. Attention to detail. Conflict management experience. Professional. Strong presentation skills.

Interested?

Interested?