Senior Account Manager (JB6314)

Kontak Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Quarterly performance bonuses

Death and disability cover

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Senior Account Manager in Sandton, Johannesburg to own a portfolio of key accounts, act as a trusted technology advisor, and drive growth within existing clients. You will manage proposals, renewals, and negotiations while aligning with technical and delivery teams to deliver real results.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in account management within ICT, with a strong background in managed services or SI, and solid knowledge across Microsoft 365, cloud,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in account management or ICT client management.
• Strong background in managed services or systems integration.
• Experience engaging with C-suite executives and technical teams.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft 365, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, SaaS, and IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of key and strategic accounts.
• Act as a trusted technology advisor to clients.
• Drive growth within existing clients.
• Manage proposals, renewals, and commercial negotiations.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure client outcomes.

Skills

Key account management

C-suite engagement

Technology advisory

Microsoft 365

Cloud

Networking

Cybersecurity

SaaS

Job description

Senior Account Manager (JB6314) | Sandton, Johannesburg

We are recruiting a Senior Account Manager for a specialist IT managed services business in Johannesburg. The role involves owning a portfolio of key and strategic accounts, acting as a trusted technology advisor, and driving growth within existing clients. You will manage proposals, renewals, and commercial negotiations while working closely with technical and delivery teams to make sure clients get real results.

• 8 or more years in account management, client management, or the broader ICT industry
• Strong background in managed services, systems integration, or a similar technology environment
• Comfortable engaging with C-suite executives and technical teams alike
• Good working knowledge across Microsoft 365, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, SaaS, and IT infrastructure
• Company-paid medical insurance, quarterly performance bonuses, and death and disability cover included