Sales Account Manager, KwaZulu-Natal

NEOLITH; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Johannesburg is seeking a talented Sales Account Manager to manage and grow client relationships in KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, sales strategy, and business growth, with proven account management experience and the ability to travel. Strong communication skills and English fluency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Manager or similar sales role.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% of the time.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients.
• Act as the primary point of contact for account inquiries and service needs.
• Review client accounts to identify growth opportunities.
• Achieve sales goals with effective account management strategies.
• Pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Collect feedback to enhance product offerings.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities using Salesforce.
• Coordinate promotional activities within assigned accounts.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activity.
• Recommend strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce)

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Relationship-building abilities

Ability to deliver tailored presentations

Resilience and target-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Neolith is the world’s leading brand in Sintered Stone, a revolutionary architectural surface with premium technical features. Since our founding in 2009, we have rapidly established ourselves as an industry pioneer, achieving the highest growth in the high-end segment of the building materials industry. Partnering with Neolith means trusting a brand synonymous with quality, innovation, and excellence.

We are expanding our team in South Africa and are currently seeking a talented Sales Account Manager to oversee and grow client relationships in KwaZulu-Natal, meet sales targets, and act as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts. The ideal candidate will combine excellent customer service with a strong ability to strategize and execute sales plans to drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients.
• Act as the primary point of contact for account inquiries and service needs.
• Regularly review client accounts to identify growth opportunities and address challenges.
• Achieve sales goals by implementing effective account management strategies.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Collect feedback to enhance product offerings and customer experience.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and client interactions using Salesforce.
• Coordinate promotional activities and campaigns within assigned accounts.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging markets, and competitor activity.
• Proactively recommend strategies to maintain a competitive edge and identify new sales opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience as an Account Manager or similar sales role.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% of the time.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce is a plus).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong time management, organization, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to deliver presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Resilient, open to feedback, and driven by targets and growth.

Language

• English fluency required.

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