Senior Account Manager - Remote Growth Strategist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Commission & performance bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager to lead strategic client relationships and drive revenue growth across South Africa in a fully remote role. You will manage a portfolio of high-value accounts, collaborate with internal teams, and conduct regular business reviews with senior stakeholders.

A proven track record in account management and strong negotiation skills are required for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in account management or strategic sales.
• Proven track record of growing key accounts and exceeding targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of strategic client accounts and foster long-term partnerships.
• Develop and execute account growth strategies to maximize revenue and CLV.
• Act as the primary contact for senior stakeholders within client organizations.
• Conduct regular business reviews and strategy sessions with clients.
• Identify upsell, cross-sell, and contract expansion opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless client experience and forecast revenue.

Skills

Account management

Strategic sales

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager to lead strategic client relationships and drive revenue growth across South Africa in a fully remote role. You will manage a portfolio of high-value accounts, collaborate with internal teams, and conduct regular business reviews with senior stakeholders.

A proven track record in account management and strong negotiation skills are required for success.