Account Manager (Client Growth & Engagement) (JB5782)

Kontak Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager to manage and grow an existing client portfolio in South Africa. This full-time role requires a driven, relationship-focused professional with 5+ years of B2B account management experience. Responsibilities include client engagement, sales strategy implementation, and CRM management. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of R30,000 to R35,000 per month plus allowances offered.

Benefits

Petrol allowance

Cell phone allowance

Commission and incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B account management or sales experience with proven success in growing existing accounts.
• Strong relationship-building ability with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised with disciplined CRM management and consistent follow-up practices.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence for daily client visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing clients across various industries.
• Drive expansion sales across sales training, management training, consulting, and public events.
• Conduct structured quarterly account review meetings with clients.
• Collaborate with internal sales leadership to align strategies.

Skills

B2B account management

Relationship building

Commercially savvy

CRM management

Confident communication

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Job description

Account Manager (Client Growth & Engagement) (JB5782)

Amanjob: Lonehill, Gauteng – R30 000 to R35 000 per month + Petrol and cell phone allowance + commission + incentives – Full time, Permanent.

This opportunity is ideal for a driven, relationship‑focused professional who thrives on growing existing business and engaging directly with decision‑makers. The organisation specialises in empowering B2B companies to strengthen their sales capability through professional development, consulting, events, and assessments. The Account Manager will take full ownership of an existing client portfolio, nurturing long‑term relationships, identifying growth opportunities and driving expansion across a suite of sales‑focused solutions. This is a role for a motivated self‑starter who enjoys structured client engagement, strategic account conversations and consistently delivering measurable commercial results.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of B2B account management or sales experience with proven success in growing existing accounts.
• Strong relationship‑building ability with senior stakeholders (Sales, HR, L&D leaders).
• Commercially savvy with the ability to position value, create opportunities and close deals.
• Highly organised with disciplined CRM management and consistent follow‑up practices.
• Confident communicator, able to lead meetings and present to executives.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn, be coached and raise performance standards continuously.
• Self‑motivated individual who takes full ownership of outcomes and delivery.
• Strong work ethic, resilience and accountability.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s licence for daily client visits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing clients across various industries.
• Maintain strong, continuous engagement with key decision‑makers to understand priorities and uncover opportunities.
• Drive expansion sales across offerings including sales training, management training, consulting, assessments and public events.
• Promote and sell seats for live events and leadership conventions.
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities for senior leadership at client events and conferences.
• Keep CRM data accurate and updated for all accounts and contact interactions.
• Conduct structured quarterly account review meetings with clear action plans.
• Generate referrals through proactive client engagement.
• Collaborate with internal sales leadership to align strategies and track progress.
• Prospect within referral networks to create additional business opportunities.

Please do not apply using scanned CVs – no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

Equal Opportunity & Disclaimers

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs. Fair process: Fair assessment; only shortlisted candidates are contacted due to volume.

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