Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics)

E&D Recruiters; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Commercial Manager to expand their chat commerce solutions. The role involves managing client relationships, driving revenue, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive industry knowledge and a strong track record in sales. Benefits include medical aid, performance bonuses, and remote working options.

Benefits

Medical aid

Pension contributions

Performance bonuses

Communication allowances

Special leave days

Remote working options

Home office setup

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience with similar duties.
• Experience in creating client business plans and managing account sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing clients and revenue, driving value and customer satisfaction.
• Set and meet sales and revenue targets.
• Build long-term partnerships and negotiate complex deals.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

Clickatell is looking for a Commercial Manager

The successful candidate will focus on expanding our chat commerce solution's footprint in South Africa.

Responsibilities include engaging with current and future clients to introduce our solutions portfolio, transforming customer engagement, and achieving cost and operational efficiencies through innovative digital channels.

Requirements of the Role

• Relevant Degree or 8 years of relevant experience with similar duties.

Work Experience

• Experience in creating comprehensive client business plans, managing account sales, and forecasting future bookings and revenues.
• Experience working cross-functionally within solution teams.
• Senior stakeholder engagement experience.
• Consistent track record of exceeding revenue goals.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Industry knowledge and understanding of messaging and/or payment products.
• Extensive network of decision-makers in the industry.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and logical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing clients and revenue, driving value and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the entire sales cycle and provide technical support.
• Cross-sell to existing clients and develop customer portfolios.
• Build long-term partnerships and negotiate complex deals.
• Set and meet sales and revenue targets.
• Collaborate internally to facilitate client success and revenue growth.

About You

• Proactive in talent development and coaching.
• Effective resource management and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and information sharing abilities.
• Problem resolution and risk mitigation skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork, manage change, and drive performance.

Why You Should Join

Benefits include medical aid, pension contributions, performance bonuses, communication allowances, special leave days, remote working options, and a home office setup.