Remote Account Executive — Strategic Growth & Accounts

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + commission

Full remote work

Professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Sales training and development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Account Executive to join our remote sales team. You will manage and expand a portfolio of client accounts, driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and ensuring client satisfaction.

This fully remote role requires strong communication, negotiation, and CRM expertise (Salesforce). You will conduct regular client meetings, renewals, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in account management or a related sales role.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies and CRM software (Salesforce).
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and highly organized in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated portfolio of client accounts as the primary contact.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for account growth, upselling, and cross-selling.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in client organizations.
• Conduct regular client meetings, business reviews, and presentations to deliver value.
• Drive contract renewals and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless client experiences.
• Track account performance metrics and provide sales forecasts to management.
• Address client concerns proactively to maintain high satisfaction.
• Stay informed about industry trends to provide strategic insights to clients.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

CRM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Account Executive to join our remote sales team. You will manage and expand a portfolio of client accounts, driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives and ensuring client satisfaction.

This fully remote role requires strong communication, negotiation, and CRM expertise (Salesforce). You will conduct regular client meetings, renewals, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver value.