Key Account Manager - Hardware

Stafflink Recruitment Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a Key Account Manager to enhance customer satisfaction and drive growth. The role requires at least 3 to 5 years of sales management experience in the hardware, electrical, or lighting industry. Proficiency in MS Excel and a valid driver's license are essential, along with strong customer relationship skills. This position may require regular travel and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years in Key Accounts and/or Sales management.
• Experience in the hardware, electrical, and lighting industry.
• Valid Driver’s Licence and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction and drive business growth.
• Analyze data and provide insights into sales plans.
• Conduct regular account reviews and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales management

Analytical skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Matric

Job description

SUMMARY :

Wynberg, Johannesburg

POSITION INFO :

Job Purpose :

Join us in the exhilarating role of Key Account Manager, where your primary objective is to ensure unparalleled customer satisfaction while driving sustainable growth and profitability. As a key player within our organization, you will lead strategic initiatives to identify and capitalize on up-selling opportunities, conduct regular account reviews, and facilitate seamless communication across departments to address customer concerns promptly.

Your proficiency in analysing data and providing actionable insights into sales plans and reports will be instrumental in steering our long-term success. Embrace the ethos that Key Account Management transcends conventional relationship maintenance. It's about nurturing enduring partnerships that yield substantial returns. Be a catalyst for customer-centric excellence and join us in shaping the future of strategic business alliances.

Requirements :

• Matric
• At least 3 to 5 years in Key Accounts and/or Sales management in the wholesale and retail market.
• The successful candidate must have sales experience, preferably in the hardware, electrical, and lighting industry specifying products and overseeing projects from start to finish.
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Own vehicle required)
• Extensive experience in customer relationship management
• Excellent MS Excel and analytical skills.

Candidates that have worked on Buco and LeRoy Merlin accounts would be very advantageous in securing the position.

Traveling is an inherent requirement of the job. The successful candidate must be able to do overnight traveling during weekdays if and when required. Operational requirements may necessitate working overtime from time to time as well as every second Saturday and/or when required for customer events, etc.