Strategic Automotive Key Account Manager (Bloemfontein)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel expense reimbursement

Health insurance

Retirement planning options

Paid time off

Discounts on automotive products

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a strategic Key Account Manager to grow long-term relationships with major automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers in the Free State. You will balance technical understanding with commercial acumen to identify opportunities, drive service delivery, and expand our client base.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts and SLAs, and deliver value through innovative product or service solutions while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of key account management, sales or business development in automotive/manufacturing.
• Proven track record of growing key client relationships and meeting sales targets.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing process and supply chain dynamics.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic account plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Willingness to travel within the Free State and occasionally elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet sales targets with automotive clients in Bloemfontein.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders at client organizations.
• Understand client objectives and needs to identify opportunities for products and services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs to ensure profitability.
• Act as primary contact for assigned key accounts and coordinate internal resources.
• Conduct regular business reviews to assess performance and gather feedback.
• Identify opportunities for new business within existing accounts.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics to ensure timely delivery.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activity in automotive sector.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for management.

Skills

Key account management

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Tools

CRM software

Sales management tools

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a strategic Key Account Manager to grow long-term relationships with major automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers in the Free State. You will balance technical understanding with commercial acumen to identify opportunities, drive service delivery, and expand our client base.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts and SLAs, and deliver value through innovative product or service solutions while maintaining a