Key Accounts Manager, East Rand

Absolute Career Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Key Accounts Manager to drive strategic business development within diverse sectors such as cement, oil and gas, and mining. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive sales experience to achieve ambitious targets while managing and nurturing key customer relationships. You will be instrumental in maintaining a robust sales pipeline and ensuring the company's growth objectives are met. If you have a strong technical background and a passion for sales, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving company.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or technical qualification is essential.
• Proven sales track record with more than 5 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic business development across various industries.
• Manage and expand existing customer relationships.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Relationship Management

Strategic Business Development

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical or Technical Qualification

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Key Accounts Manager

Reference: PTA-Shell-1

We are seeking a Key Accounts Manager for a large gearbox manufacturing company located in the Gauteng region.

Requirements:

1. Mechanical or technical qualification is essential.
2. Proven sales track record.
3. BEng Mechanical Engineering or BSc Mechanical Engineering preferred.
4. More than 5 years' sales experience in South Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic business development of sales opportunities across industries such as cement, sugar, oil and gas, power, coal, ports & harbours, steel and metals, general industry, and mining and minerals within South Africa.
• Achieve sales budgets and KPI targets.
• Manage and expand existing customer relationships through regular visits and networking, aligned with the company's strategic growth plans.
• Maintain a healthy sales/bid pipeline to meet order intake targets.
• Active pipeline management following set rules.
• Keep CRM accounts updated, close dormant accounts, and merge duplicate accounts.

Package & Remuneration:

R 1,000,000 – R 1,500,000 annually plus commission.