Key Account Manager - (Steel Industry) - Rustenburg

HC Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm seeks a Key Account Manager in Johannesburg to manage and grow client relationships in the steel and laser cutting industry. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in sales or key account management and strong knowledge of steel products. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive account growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or key account management in the steel or laser cutting sector.
• Track record of meeting and surpassing sales goals.
• Strong knowledge of steel products and fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with key clients in the steel/laser industry.
• Achieve goals for account growth, profitability, and sales.
• Collaborate with production, logistics and technical departments.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Good negotiation skills

Self-management skills

Administrative, organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment

High level of competency in Microsoft Office

Strong technical understanding

Education

Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or a related field

Job description

DBN000182 – Key Account Manager (Steel / Laser Cutting Industry) - Rustenburg

Purpose of the Job :

To manage and grow relationships with the company's most valuable clients, focusing on long-term retention and profitability

Required Qualifications :

• Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or a related field
• Min 5 years of experience in sales or key account management in the steel or laser cutting sector.
• A track record of meeting and surpassing sales goals.
• Strong knowledge of steel products (structural, flat, and value-added processing).
• Technical expertise in materials, fabrication techniques, and laser cutting equipment.
• Technical illustrations and quotations
• Must have steel and laser machine industries.

Technical Competencies & Experience :

• Establish, preserve, and grow connections with important clients in the steel and laser machine industries.
• Reach predetermined goals for account growth, profitability, and sales.
• Find new business prospects in current accounts and prospective strategic clients.
• Work together with the internal laser and fabrication teams to guarantee precise quotes, timely delivery, and accurate costing.
• Oversee contract renewals, tenders, and commercial talks with important clients.
• Give precise sales projections, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Oversee customer feedback and communication to promote operational alignment and service quality.
• Collaborate closely with the production, logistics, and technical departments to guarantee that all customer needs are fulfilled.
• Continue to have a thorough awareness of steel product lines, laser cutting applications, and product capabilities.
• Create performance and sales reports on a regular basis for management to review.

Behavioural Competencies :

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Self-management skills
• Administrative, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment, deadline driven
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office
• Strong technical understanding

Please Note - only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.