Account Manager-Public and Corporate

Pro Tem Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Manager for Public and Corporate Accounts in Durban. The role is a full-time hybrid position, ideal for candidates with over 10 years of experience in ICT sales. Strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree in business or marketing are preferred. The position involves identifying new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and working collaboratively with marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate is essential.
• Proven experience in a senior sales role.
• 10+ years in similar industries and market segments.
• Valid Driver’s License & own transport.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Ability to build and maintain customer relationships

Strong understanding of the ICT industry

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or marketing

Job description

Overview

My client is looking for an Account Manager - Public and Corporate. The position is based in KwaZuluNatal, Durban.

Responsibilities

• Full-time hybrid Sales Executive role for Public and Corporate Accounts in Durban with flexibility for remote work.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, meeting sales targets.
• Build and maintain customer relationships, preparing reports and sales presentations.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to provide customer-focused solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate (essential)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven experience in a senior sales role
• Strong understanding of the ICT industry and emerging trends
• 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 years 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 metrics
• 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