Account Manager

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university is searching for a driven Account Manager to manage and grow key client accounts in the Central region. This role involves retaining existing customers, acquiring new business, and increasing product sales and revenue streams. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in account management or a similar role, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively within the university. Willingness to travel for client visits is also required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management, sales, or a similar client-facing role.
• Strong ability to grow product sales and recurring revenue streams.
• Experience managing a defined sales territory and customer portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow key client accounts.
• Retain existing customers and acquire new business.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Negotiation

Sales-oriented

Planning

Forecasting

Reporting

Education

Matric

Job description

We are seeking a driven and customer-focused Account Manager to manage and grow key client accounts within the Central region. The role focuses on retaining existing customers, acquiring new business, growing product and recurring revenue streams, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The ideal candidate is sales-oriented, professional, and comfortable managing a defined territory while coordinating internally to deliver excellent customer service.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Matric
• Valid drivers license
• Proven experience in account management, sales, or a similar client-facing role
• Strong ability to grow product sales and recurring revenue streams
• Experience managing a defined sales territory and customer portfolio
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong planning, forecasting, pipeline, and reporting skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple internal departments
• Willingness to travel for customer visits when required

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