Account Manager Marketing Midrand

Salesworx Specialist Sales Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales / Account Manager to enhance customer experiences and expand their client portfolio. This role is ideal for a target-driven individual with a solid background in B2B sales and account management. You will be responsible for fostering relationships, identifying opportunities, and achieving sales targets while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering customer delight, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of B2B sales experience managing blue-chip accounts.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Identify opportunities and achieve sales targets.

Skills

B2B Sales Experience

Account Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

CRM Systems

Market Research

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Business Science Degree

Sales & Marketing Qualification

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

Job description

Sales / Account Manager

Our client, an insights-led BTL marketing agency specializing in creating world-class shopping experiences for renowned brands, offers an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, customer-centric, target-driven Sales / Account Manager. This role focuses on delivering customer delight and expanding an existing client portfolio.

The successful candidate will report to a Senior Account Manager and will be responsible for fostering relationships and growing accounts. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in sales, achieving targets, and building lasting relationships.

Key qualities include understanding complex B2B sales, adaptability to obstacles, customer focus, and deadline orientation.

Key Accountabilities

1. Excellence in account management and customer service
2. Opportunity identification
3. Stakeholder management
4. Creating and managing briefs from concept to completion
5. Performance reporting (commercial)
6. Achieving sales targets and managing revenue
7. Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver optimal outcomes
8. Ownership of assigned accounts/channels with demonstrated sales growth

Requirements

• Bm / Business Science degree or related tertiary qualification in Sales & Marketing
• 3-5 years of B2B sales experience in account management and business development, managing blue-chip accounts
• Experience working within team environments and cross-functional teams
• Understanding of market research, including landscape, clients, and competitors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable presenting to senior management
• Proficiency in MS Office / G Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with CRM systems
• Understanding of BTL agency operations and in-store / POS / display selling (advantageous)
• Strong organizational skills, administrative competence, and process adherence
• Solid understanding of commerce principles

Core Competencies

• Outcome-oriented, consistent, and methodical
• Effective communicator and a strong people person
• Target-driven with clear KPIs
• Resilient, self-starter with a positive mindset
• High emotional intelligence and curiosity
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Commercially savvy and detail-oriented

Salary

R, - R, annually (TCTC), excluding incentives/commission