Sales Specialist (Account Manager)

Jordan Human Resources; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan Human Resources is seeking an experienced Sales Account Manager in Gauteng, South Africa. The role requires handling relationships with Government Departments, Parastatals, NGOs, Municipalities, and Travel Agents; experience in these sectors is advantageous.

A Higher Certificate (NQF5) is required, with a Diploma (NQF6) preferred. You must hold a valid, unendorsed driver’s license and demonstrate strong client, market dynamics understanding, and solid knowledge of sales principles.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant sales account management experience.
• Dealing Government Departments, Parastatals, NGOs, Municipalities and Travel Agents - advantageous
• Higher Certificate or similar relevant tertiary qualification (NQF5)
• Diploma or similar relevant qualification (NQF6)
• Valid, unendorsed driver’s license.
• Strong understanding of client and market dynamics and requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of sales principles and processes.
• Computer literate: proficient at an Intermediate level in Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship building

Sales account management

Business acumen

Financial acumen

Conflict management

Negotiation

Planning & reporting

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Meetings & presentations

Time management

New business development

Initiative

Persuasiveness

Results oriented

Education

Higher Certificate (NQF5)

Diploma or similar (NQF6)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years of relevant sales account management experience.
• Dealing Government Departments, Parastatals, NGO’s Municipalities and Travel Agents - will be advantageous

Minimum Qualification:

• Higher Certificate or similar relevant tertiary qualification (NQF5)

Preferred Qualification:

• Diploma or similar relevant qualification (NQF6).

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid, unendorsed driver’s license.
• Strong understanding of client and market dynamics and requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of sales principles and processes.
• Computer literate: proficient at an Intermediate level in Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Competencies:

• Communication skills in English (read, write & speak)
• Listening skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Client relationship building is critical in this role.
• Sales Account Management Skills
• Business acumen
• Financial acumen
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Planning, organizing, monitoring and reporting skills
• Problem solving/assessment skills
• Computer Literacy
• Conducting formal meetings
• Creative and innovative
• Time Management
• Able to work under pressure.
• New business skills
• Assertiveness
• Initiative
• Persuasiveness
• Results driven and orientated