Account Manager - Sales Representative

Pollock & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Pollock & Associates is seeking an Account Manager to own and grow key corporate accounts in the South African market. You will report to the Sales Manager, drive new business through prospecting and cold calling, and ensure accurate quotes and CRM updates.

You will manage monthly targets for sales and gross profit, build relationships with executives, and leverage a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence to reach prospects and close deals.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) and fluent English.
• 5+ years’ sales experience in printing, labelling or packaging.
• Confident presenting to corporate executives.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence.
• You call new prospects without being asked.
• You get the detail right the first time.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and annual sales and gross profit targets.
• New business through prospecting and cold calling.
• Service and growth of existing corporate accounts.
• Accurate quotes, CRM records and sales reports.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

Corporate presentations

CRM & reporting

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

CRM systems

MS Word

Excel

Syspro ERP (adv)

Job description

Rather open new doors than wait for leads? Here, you own the territory and grow it.

A well-established division of a large South African group needs an Account Manager reporting to the Sales Manager. You will grow existing corporate accounts and open new markets, earning commission from the first rand.

What you will own

• Monthly and annual sales and gross profit targets
• New business through prospecting and cold calling
• Service and growth of existing corporate accounts
• Accurate quotes, CRM records and sales reports

What you bring

• Matric (Grade 12) and fluent English
• 5+ years’ sales experience in printing, labelling or packaging
• Confident presenting to corporate executives
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence
• You call new prospects without being asked
• You get the detail right the first time

Your technical toolkit

• Sound knowledge of printing processes
• CRM systems, MS Word and Excel
• Syspro ERP experience is an advantage