Key Account Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + commissions

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Professional development funding

Performance-based rewards

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Key Account Manager to manage and grow strategic client relationships in the Klerksdorp region. The role focuses on understanding client needs, positioning solutions, and fostering long-term partnerships to drive incremental revenue.

You will own account growth plans, act as the primary client liaison, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional service. Hybrid work and strong commission opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in key account management or high-level sales.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills with consultative selling.
• Demonstrated success in driving account growth and revenue targets.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales forecasting techniques.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with a portfolio of key strategic accounts.
• Develop and execute tailored account growth plans to maximize revenue and client value.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, addressing client needs and concerns proactively.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and exceptional client experiences.
• Negotiate contract renewals and expansions, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.

Skills

Key account management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales growth

CRM proficiency

Strategic thinking

Tools

CRM software

Sales forecasting

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a seasoned Key Account Manager to manage and grow their most valuable client relationships in the Klerksdorp region. This strategic role requires a deep understanding of client business needs and the ability to position our client's solutions as indispensable partners. You will be responsible for fostering long-term partnerships, driving incremental revenue, and ensuring the highest levels of client satisfaction. This is a high-impact position for an individual passionate about client success and strategic account growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with a portfolio of key strategic accounts.
• Develop and execute tailored account growth plans to maximize revenue and client value.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, addressing client needs and concerns proactively.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and exceptional client experiences.
• Negotiate contract renewals and expansions, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in key account management or high-level sales.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior executives.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with a focus on consultative selling.
• Demonstrated success in driving account growth and achieving revenue targets.
• Proficiency in CRM software and sales forecasting techniques.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with generous commission and bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Professional development funding and career pathing opportunities.
• Performance-based rewards and recognition programs.