Account Manager_ICT_Western Cape

Pro Tem; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT company is seeking an Account Manager to handle Public and Corporate Accounts. This full-time hybrid position requires proven sales experience and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of the ICT industry, ability to build relationships, and meet sales targets. The role allows for some remote work flexibility. Valid driver's license and own transport are necessary.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate is essential.
• Proven experience in a senior sales role.
• Experience working in similar industries and market segments for more than 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Meet sales targets and maintain customer relationships.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams.

Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strong understanding of the ICT industry and emerging trends

Ability to build and maintain customer relationships

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Account Manager – Public & Corporate (R35k-R50k)

Region : Durban, KZN

Reporting to : HOD

Date required : ASAP

About Us

• My client is a South African ICT company with 26 years of experience in the industry. The company provides system integration and services to create value for their customers and partners within South Africa,
• World-leading technologies and maintenance services to help bring their customers’ digital aspirations to life. They have a successful track record with multiple contract awards and management across various sectors of
• Government, State-Owned Enterprises, and the Corporate sector in South Africa.

The Role

• This is a full-time hybrid role as a Sales Executive for Public as well as Corporate Accounts in Western Cape, with flexibility for some remote work. The Sales Executive will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, meeting sales targets, building and maintaining customer relationships, and preparing reports and sales presentations. The Sales Executive will also collaborate with the marketing and technical teams to provide customer-focused solutions.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Matric Certificate (essential)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven experience in a senior sales role
• Strong understanding of the ICT industry and emerging trend
• Experience working in similar industries and market segment for more than 10 years
• Previous experience in offering similar solutions and service in the specific segment
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Products knowledge and sales skills relating to product offering a must
• Proof of working for a similar organization for more than 3 year continuously and achieving sales targets
• Must be able to position solutions and services to customers on your own Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Good understanding of market research techniques, data analysis, and sales performance metric
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License & own transport
• Be comfortable working in a remote setting