Account Manager (Sales) (JHB Onsite)

DataFin; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer and distributor in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Account Manager (Sales) to meet sales targets and aggressively develop new markets. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the printing, labelling, or packaging industries, a full understanding of printing processes, and excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include managing existing accounts and updating CRM systems. Computer literacy is essential, and Syspro knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Sales experience in the printing, labelling or packaging industries.
• Full understanding of printing processes and manufacturing.
• Experience dealing with corporate accounts and presenting at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly and annual sales targets and gross profit targets.
• Aggressively develop new markets through cold calling.
• Manage and update CRM system.

Skills

Sales experience

Fluency in English

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Motivated and self-starter

Computer Literacy (MS Word and Excel)

Education

Grade 12/Matric

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Environment

Meet sales targets, sell and market products to a diverse range of markets while servicing existing accounts as the next Account Manager (Sales) wanted by a leading manufacturer and distributor of printing, packaging and communication products. Joining its Joburg division, you will aggressively develop new markets – Cold Calling, handle sales‑related calls, queries, quotes and associated administrative duties while managing and updating CRM systems. You will need Grade 12/Matric, at least 5 years Sales experience in the printing, labelling or packaging industries with a full understanding of printing processes and manufacturing.

Duties

• Meet monthly and annual sales targets and gross profit targets.
• Selling and marketing of the Company’s range of products to markets.
• Service existing accounts.
• Aggressively develop new markets – Cold Calling.
• Handle sales‑related calls, queries, quotes and associated administrative duties.
• Manage and update CRM system.
• Quote on customer requirements – through Syspro.
• Weekly and Monthly Sales Report.

Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric.
• A minimum of 5 years Sales experience in the printing, labelling or packaging industries.
• A full understanding of printing processes and manufacturing.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in dealing with corporate accounts with the ability to present at executive level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work well to deadlines and be highly goal orientated, be energetic and self‑motivated.
• High levels of accuracy and standards of quality in work and dealings with customers, a professional customer‑service orientated manner.
• Computer Literacy is Essential – especially MS Word and Excel.
• Syspro knowledge is an advantage.
• Own reliable vehicle.

Attributes

• Attention to detail.
• Self‑starter.
• Motivated.
• Target‑driven.