Senior Strategic Account Lead — Growth & C‑Suite Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health benefits

Retirement planning

Leadership training

Exclusive industry events

Generous leave & flexible work

Car allowance & travel benefits

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Account Strategist to lead strategic plans for a portfolio of enterprise clients. You will act as trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, shaping long-term objectives and ensuring client success.

This role requires exceptional analytical and communication skills, collaboration with product, marketing, and service teams, and a track record of growth and retention.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading strategic account plans for enterprise clients.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage at C-level with clients.
• Based in Sandton or commutable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement account strategies for high-value clients.
• Conduct business reviews to align objectives.
• Identify opportunities for upsell and cross-sell.
• Collaborate with product, marketing and service teams.
• Monitor KPIs and report to senior management.
• Deliver strategic recommendations to clients.
• Anticipate client needs and foster long-term partnerships.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competition.
• Drive client satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Account management

Strategic consulting

Senior sales

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

C-level engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing

MBA (preferred)

Tools

CRM software

Strategic account planning tools

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Account Strategist to lead strategic plans for a portfolio of enterprise clients. You will act as trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, shaping long-term objectives and ensuring client success.

This role requires exceptional analytical and communication skills, collaboration with product, marketing, and service teams, and a track record of growth and retention.