Account Manager - Welkom

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Company resources for account mgmt

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading FMCG company to recruit a strategic and relationship-driven Key Account Manager for Bloemfontein, Free State. You will manage key client relationships, understand their evolving needs, and advocate for tailored solutions that drive growth.

This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration with remote engagement, requiring strong communication, negotiation, and a proven track record in growing high-value portfolios.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in account management or sales
• Proven ability to grow high‑value client portfolios
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to translate client needs into tailored solutions

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic account plans to retain and grow key clients
• Serve as main contact for assigned key accounts and build long‑term relationships
• Understand client objectives and align offerings to meet needs
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross‑selling within accounts
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Regularly report on account health and opportunities to senior management

Skills

Account management

Client relations

Communication

Negotiation

Business requirements

Upselling & cross-selling

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

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Our client is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Key Account Manager to join their team in Bloemfontein, Free State . This role is focused on nurturing and growing relationships with the company's most valuable clients, ensuring their ongoing satisfaction and identifying opportunities for expanded partnerships. You will act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, understanding their evolving needs and advocating for their requirements within the organization. This hybrid role allows for flexibility while ensuring consistent client engagement and collaborative team dynamics within the region.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Key Account Manager to join their team in Bloemfontein, Free State . This role is focused on nurturing and growing relationships with the company's most valuable clients, ensuring their ongoing satisfaction and identifying opportunities for expanded partnerships. You will act as the primary point of contact for key accounts, understanding their evolving needs and advocating for their requirements within the organization. This hybrid role allows for flexibility while ensuring consistent client engagement and collaborative team dynamics within the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic account plans to ensure the retention and growth of key clients.


• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned key accounts, building strong, long‑term relationships.


• Understand client business objectives and challenges, aligning our client's offerings to meet their needs.


• Identify and pursue opportunities for upselling and cross‑selling within existing accounts.


• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and address client concerns promptly.


• Regularly report on account health, performance, and future opportunities to senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in account management, client relations, or sales.


• Demonstrated success in managing and growing high‑value client portfolios.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to understand complex business requirements and provide tailored solutions.


• Experience working within a hybrid work model , balancing remote and in‑office responsibilities.


• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance‑based incentives.


• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and autonomy.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.


• Opportunities for professional development and advanced sales training.


• Company‑provided resources and support for account management.

Our client, a prominent player in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a highly motivated and relationship‑driven