Senior Account Executive

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Expense account

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Senior Account Executive to drive new business and manage complex sales cycles within a defined territory. You will engage prospective clients, present compelling solutions, and close high-value contracts, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role rewards top performance with generous commissions, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance into leadership as you expand our market presence in Klerksdorp.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise sales or a similar high-volume role.
• Consistently meeting or exceeding annual sales quotas.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of complex sales cycles and strategic selling.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition by identifying and engaging prospective clients within the territory.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting to proposal, negotiation, and closing.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline to ensure revenue targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and technical teams to deliver effective solutions.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship management

Sales cycle management

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a high-performing Senior Account Executive to join their established sales team in Klerksdorp . This role is responsible for managing and closing complex sales cycles within a defined territory, focusing on developing new business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing clients. You will leverage your extensive sales expertise to present compelling solutions, negotiate high-value contracts, and consistently exceed sales quotas. This is a challenging yet rewarding position for a driven sales professional looking to advance their career in a supportive and growth-oriented company.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business acquisition by identifying and engaging prospective clients within the assigned territory.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification to proposal, negotiation, and closing.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent achievement of revenue targets.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers at client organizations.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and technical teams to deliver effective solutions and proposals.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform sales strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in enterprise sales or a similar high-volume sales role.
• Demonstrated success in consistently meeting or exceeding annual sales quotas.
• Exceptional skills in negotiation, presentation, and relationship management.
• Strong understanding of complex sales cycles and strategic selling methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a competitive, results-driven environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with generous commission and bonus structures.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement into leadership roles.
• Company car and expense account for business travel.
• Be a key player in expanding our market presence in Klerksdorp .