Account Manager - Sales

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑or

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Health and retirement plans

Dynamic team culture in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Account Manager in Pretoria to bolster the sales division in a hybrid role. You will manage a portfolio of existing accounts, ensure client satisfaction, and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling, while actively pursuing new business prospects.

You will build trusted relationships with key decision-makers, develop account strategies, and collaborate with marketing and support teams to deliver seamless client experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management or similar client-facing sales role.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets and retention goals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a designated portfolio of client accounts with high satisfaction and retention.
• Develop and implement account strategies to pursue new sales opportunities within existing client bases.
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports and presentations to clients and internal management.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as marketing and customer support, to ensure seamless client experiences.

Skills

Account management

Sales targets

CRM systems

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Sales forecasting tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a skilled Account Manager to bolster their sales division in Pretoria . This hybrid role requires a professional adept at both client relationship management and proactive business development. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing client accounts, ensuring their satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling. Simultaneously, you will actively seek out new business prospects to expand our client's market reach. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can leverage your expertise in sales and customer success, contributing to the strategic growth objectives within the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a designated portfolio of client accounts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Develop and implement account strategies to identify and pursue new sales opportunities within existing client bases.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports and presentations to clients and internal management.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as marketing and customer support, to ensure seamless client experiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience in account management or a similar client-facing sales role.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets and retention goals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales forecasting tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting, balancing remote work with necessary office and client visits.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A flexible hybrid work model, offering a balance between remote and office-based work.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture in Pretoria .