Key Account Manager

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Access to industry insights

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic, client-focused Key Account Manager to lead and grow our most valuable relationships in Centurion, Gauteng. You will serve as the primary liaison for key accounts, delivering tailored solutions and ensuring exceptional service to protect market share.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing and product teams to identify upsell opportunities, prepare business reviews, and drive revenue growth while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement across client

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in key account management or a similar client-facing sales role.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and sales understanding.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with multi-project capacity.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Gauteng business environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet sales and revenue targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within client organizations.
• Act as the main liaison between the client and internal departments, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for account growth through proactive engagement and understanding of client needs.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports and business reviews to clients and internal management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape to provide strategic advice to clients.

Skills

Key account management

Client relationship management

Sales skills

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and relationship-focused Key Account Manager to manage and grow their most valuable client relationships in Centurion, Gauteng. You will serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts, ensuring client satisfaction, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling, and fostering long-term partnerships. This role is crucial for maintaining and enhancing our client's reputation and market share by delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to ensure our client's offerings align with the evolving needs of their most important customers in the Centurion business landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve assigned sales and revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders within client organizations.
• Act as the main liaison between the client and internal departments, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for account growth through proactive engagement and understanding of client business needs.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports and business reviews to clients and internal management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape to provide strategic advice to clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in key account management or a similar client-facing sales role.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly at all levels of client organizations.
• Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of sales principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working within the Gauteng business environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to manage significant client portfolios.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional team support.
• Access to cutting-edge industry insights and client solutions.