Jobs at Schneider Electric in South Africa

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Regional Account Manager based in Cape Town, South Africa. This role focuses on developing new sales opportunities, managing key accounts, and building a robust project pipeline. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent qualification, alongside 5-10 years of sales experience in the electrical distribution sector. Strong communication and negotiation skills are crucial for fostering relationships with key decision-makers and driving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant sales experience in Electrical Distributors/Wholesalers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new sales opportunities and address the needs of major accounts.
• Build a robust, profitable project pipeline through channel partners and end-users.
• Manage monthly orders, sales performance, and weekly backlog for assigned accounts.
• Create and execute plans to convert customers from competitors.
• Negotiate pricing and analyse market conditions to improve margins.