Strategic Account Growth Manager

Placements24

Richards Bay

On-site

ZAR 360,000 - 540,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Account Manager to join their sales team in Richards Bay. You will manage a portfolio of existing client accounts, build strong relationships, and act as a trusted advisor to drive growth and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes upselling and cross-selling opportunities, collaboration with internal teams, and delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic KwaZulu-Natal market.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in account management or a related client-facing role.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets and grow account revenue.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients in the assigned territory.
  • Understand client needs and business objectives to provide tailored solutions and support.
  • Drive revenue growth within existing accounts by identifying upselling opportunities.
  • Conduct regular business reviews with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify improvement areas.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for client inquiries, issues and requests.

Skills

Account management
Sales targets
Negotiation
Interpersonal skills
Customer service

Tools

CRM software
Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Account Manager to join their sales team in Richards Bay. You will manage a portfolio of existing client accounts, build strong relationships, and act as a trusted advisor to drive growth and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes upselling and cross-selling opportunities, collaboration with internal teams, and delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic KwaZulu-Natal market.

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