Key Account Manager

 

Recruiter:

Express Employment Professionals (Midrand)

Job Ref:

Key Account Manager

Date posted:

Monday, January 10, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R16 000 - R21 000


SUMMARY:
My client a provider of photographic accessories to the large independent retail sector is looking for a Key Account Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for signing on new customers, maintaining long-term relationships with existing accounts and maximizing sales opportunities within them.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Reach a monthly sales target that is set out by the company
  • Maintain and improve the allocated business relationships to grow the sales revenue for these accounts
  • Resolving key client issues and complaints
  • Source new customers for the business by means of meetings, visits, cold calling, referrals, etc.
  • Manage new accounts ensuring consistent sales growth according to set targets
  • Develop a trusted advisor relationship with customers
  • Build full knowledge of all products sold so they can be sold effectively based on features and benefits
  • Monthly forecast of orders and track key account metrics, example stock levels, sales figures achieved
  • Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external departments
  • Arrange monthly promotions of company products with customers. This includes all tasks required to ensure that the promotion is a success
  • Product Research and presentation preparation
  • Listing new products with customers
  • Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings
  • Complete contact reports for all meetings held

 

Candidate Requirements: 
 

  • 1-2 years previous work experience in key account management, or relevant sales experience
  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Goal-oriented, organized team player
  • Encouraging to team and staff
  • Self-motivated and self-directed
  • Able to work under pressure to reach monthly targets
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
  • Strong negotiation skills, with ability to follow-through on commitments and orders from customers
  • Eager to expand company with new sales and customers
  • Basic computer skills, and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on superior Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Able to analyse data and sales statistics and translate results into better solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be a listener, a presenter, and a people-person
  • Ability to multitask and manage more than one customer account
  • Proven results of delivering customer solutions and the meeting of sales goals

 

Salary: R16 000 - R21 000 monthly

 

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