Account Manager

Solenis; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry seeks a dedicated professional to manage accounts, enhance customer value through technical services, and identify product opportunities. This role emphasizes maintaining revenue and improving gross profit while conducting research and analysis to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Top-level knowledge of job and its technical aspects required.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned accounts to create customer value through technical service.
• Focus on maintaining revenue and capturing prices.

Job description

Exempt, Grade 15

Sales Incentive Program (SIP) eligible

GENERAL SCOPE

Manages an assigned account or group of accounts with the primary responsibility of creating value for the customers through technical service, identifying new product opportunities, and selling to existing customers.

The focus is on maintaining revenue, capturing prices, and improving gross profit.

Attaining new business may be part of the role but is not the primary responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE

Typically requires top-level knowledge of the job, including a comprehensive understanding of the general and technical aspects, and their practical applications to common problems and situations.

JOB COMPLEXITY

Performs non-routine and moderately complex tasks independently.

Conducts research, analyzes data, and develops recommendations.

Competently uses computers and systems for data access and manipulation.

May provide leadership or guidance to lower-level employees.

In technical roles, determines methods, operations, and sequences, and may develop or modify products and equipment to meet requirements.

IMPACT

Impacts the work of others and potentially the section if not properly managed.

Supports major organizational activities.

Errors could have negative consequences.