Strategic Account Executive — Growth & New Business

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,350,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Executive to drive sales and manage key account relationships in South Africa. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales and negotiation skills, a history of exceeding revenue targets, and the ability to build strategic relationships. Key responsibilities include managing existing accounts, generating proposals, and maintaining sales forecasts. This role requires a self-starter with excellent communication abilities and a proven track record in sales.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of handling large deals over R5,000,000.
• Strong knowledge of strategic and conceptual selling.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic relationships with key market players.
• Manage and grow existing key accounts.
• Maintain up-to-date forecasts in the sales management system.
• Generate professional proposals and presentations.
• Conduct contractual negotiations with clients.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Relationship building

Tools

SalesForce.com

Microsoft Office

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Executive to drive sales and manage key account relationships in South Africa. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales and negotiation skills, a history of exceeding revenue targets, and the ability to build strategic relationships. Key responsibilities include managing existing accounts, generating proposals, and maintaining sales forecasts. This role requires a self-starter with excellent communication abilities and a proven track record in sales.