Account Manager

Marel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in food technology is seeking an Account Manager in Johannesburg for the downstream petroleum sector. The successful candidate will identify business opportunities, develop sales strategies, and collaborate across teams. Requires 3 years of sales experience and a technical background. This full-time position involves approximately 50% travel and offers a market-related salary with benefits including medical aid and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Market related salary structure

Medical aid and group life insurance

Paid-time-off and annual leave

Discretionary bonus schemes

Qualifications

• 3 years in sales within downstream petroleum.
• Valid driver's license.
• Independent initiative taker with technical sales expertise.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities with end users and distributors.
• Develop sales strategies highlighting financial or safety benefits.
• Analyze opportunities and create JBT Marel solutions.
• Collaborate with proposal team for customer needs.
• Produce monthly reports using Salesforce.
• Stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Business Development

Cement Plant

Business Support/Data Analysis

ASP

Education

B Tech or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

At JBT Mare l what we do matters we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impact.

The Opportunity

Join our Johannesburg team as an Account Manager in the downstream petroleum sector. Report to the Director of Energy and apply your technical sales expertise.

On a given day you may

• Identify business opportunities with end users OEMs and distributors in Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Develop sales strategies and prepare proposals highlighting financial or safety benefits.
• Analyze opportunities identify decision-makers research customers and create JBT Marel solutions.
• Collaborate with the proposal team to align customer needs and track industry trends and competitors.
• Produce monthly reports for opportunity tracking issue resolution and forecasting using Salesforce.
• Stay updated on industry trends and communicate potential opportunities across JBT Marel locations.
• Support Quality Service and Safety teams to enhance processes and customer satisfaction.

Requirements for the role

• B Tech or equivalent; 3 years in sales in mechanical / electrical within downstream petroleum.
• Valid drivers license; proficient in MS Office; AutoCAD a bonus.
• Independent initiative taker with experience of communication and engagement with prospects using technical know-how and proven sales techniques.

Travel & Location

This position is onsite and we ask that you travel approximately 50% of the time.

Why work at JBT Marel

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work at home and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits

• Market related salary structure
• medical aid group life insurance
• death-and disability benefits
• paid-time-off annual leave 13th cheque
• discretionary bonus schemes

Additionally we provide corporate tools and benefits relevant to the position.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful focused and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

At JBT Marel we apply this policy to all our employment practices including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation benefits and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process please speak to your local HR or Talent Acquisition contact.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Cement Plant
• Business SupportData Analysis
• ASP

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1