ACCOUNT MANAGER IT INDUSTRY – JHB MIDRAND – MARKET IN SOUTH AFRICA

Main purpose of the job:        To sell & promote the company’s products to all assigned existing customer portfolio & prospective accounts.  Develops & maintains productive working relationships with customers so that sales & marketing goals can be achieved.    Main job functions & responsibilities: ·         Assumes responsibility for effective performance of area sales & marketing functions by: o    Prospecting for new accounts & seeking opportunities to increase existing accounts o    Conducts regular sales calls to develop customer relationships & follow up on leads o    Negotiating product placement to ensure high volume positioning o    Tracking sales through to closing & finalises sales contracts o    Forecasting long range accounts sales & product needs & communicates related information regularly to management o    Tracking progress towards & achieving established quotas & sales goals o    Making sales presentations as requested o    Ensuring sales accounts are serviced in accordance with the company standards & policies including quoting, processing orders, payments & delivery of goods o    Vendor liaison o    Organising reseller meetings & accompanying Company personnel & vendors to meet with customers o    Maintaining & updating own database of customers o    Keeping up to date with product developments & maintaining extensive product knowledge & certification as required o    Keeping records of all orders taken & correspondence with customers o    Preparing daily, weekly & monthly reports ·         Assumes responsibility for establishing & maintaining good business relations with customers & external trade contacts by: o    Ensuring customer satisfaction with products & services o    Resolving customer problems, complaints & requests promptly o    Obtaining & acting on customer feedback to improve products & services o    Promotes products & services at trade shows o    Regular customer visits ·         Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective working relations, communication, & coordination with Company personnel & with management: o    Sets sales goals in accordance with Company objectives. Tracks progress toward goals o    Provides assistance to area personnel as needed o    Keeps management informed of area activities, changes in competitive conditions, & significant problems o    Completes required reports & records accurately & promptly o    Attends meetings as required ·         Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned: o    Completes special projects o    Completes product related certification as required o    Provides backup for other sales positions as needed o    Any reasonable & lawful instruction related to work & given by an authorised person   Education/Certification:        Sales training / certification advantageous Valid driver’s license & own vehicle   Required Knowledge:  Understanding of product positioning & competitive conditions Knowledge of sales & marketing strategies, techniques & principles Good knowledge of company products & services & market space   Experience Required:  Minimum of 3 years previous IT account management experience, preferably in IT distribution Experience in Africa sales advantageous Proven sales track record   Skills & Abilities:        Excellent sales abilities Strong interpersonal & public relations skills Excellent communication skills – verbal & written Strong negotiation skills Well organised & attentive to detail Good problem solving skills   CV'S ONLY ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.   To apply for this position please email your full updated CV with duties, employment dates & references to cv(at)atwp(dot)co(dot)za Please use the ad code in the subject line of your email. Please remember to attach your I.D., license, matric certificate & any other supporting documents.