Account Manager/Sales

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the Office Automation space is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to manage key client accounts and support a small team. This role involves building relationships, identifying business opportunities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring smooth service delivery. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of managerial experience in sales and account management, particularly within the automotive industry, and possesses strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and account management, ideally within the automotive or related industry.
• Minimum 3–5 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key client accounts to achieve sales targets.
• Lead and support a small team of account executives or sales representatives.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Identify new business opportunities within existing and potential customer bases.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements.
• Work closely with internal departments for smooth delivery.
• Prepare regular reports on sales performance.
• Contribute to the development of sales strategies.
• Ensure all customer interactions align with company standards.

Skills

Sales and account management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Our client in the Office Automation space is looking for an Accounts Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of key client accounts to achieve sales targets and business objectives.
• Lead and support a small team of account executives or sales representatives.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Identify new business opportunities within existing and potential customer bases.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to maximise profitability.
• Work closely with internal departments (e.g. finance, operations, customer service) to ensure smooth delivery of products and services.
• Prepare regular reports on sales performance, forecasts, and market trends.
• Contribute to the development of sales strategies and marketing initiatives.
• Ensure all customer interactions align with company standards and brand values.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in sales and account management, ideally within the automotive or related industry.
• Minimum 3–5 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Results‑driven mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction and business growth

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.