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We are looking for a Junior Internal Account Manager in Port Elizabeth to support the sales team in building strong customer relationships and supporting sales efforts.As the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, you will provide exceptional customer service while implementing sales strategies to meet targets.Your role will involve proactive communication, accurate quoting, and efficient order processing. With a passion for sales and a problem-solving mindset, you will play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction and driving business growth.You must have commercial IT distribution experience with 2-3 years of sales support experience in IT distribution. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong organizational skills, and enjoy working as part of a team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Type: OnsiteSalary: R10 000 – R15 000 CTCDuties and Responsibilities:Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customer accountsServe as the primary point of contact for customers, providing professional and confident customer serviceCollaborate with internal teams to ensure effective communication of deliveries, ETA feedback, and other customer-related informationDevelop and implement sales strategies for named accounts in coordination with Account ManagersProvide regular feedback on assigned accounts and tailor quotations to meet specific requirementsDemonstrate excellent time management and organizational skillsSupport the sales team by capitalizing on sales opportunities, negotiating prices, and expanding ordersMaintain proactive telephone contact with existing and prospective customersUpdate the external sales team on account developments and foster strong team relationshipsCreate accurate quotations and process orders in a timely mannerFollow up on orders from production to delivery, ensuring customer satisfactionResolve customer complaints, issues, and queries to achieve successful outcomesGenerate activity reports, process relevant documents, and provide timely sales updates to managementRequirements:Matriculation required; tertiary qualification preferred2-3 Years of sales support experience in IT distributionTechnologically inclined with relevant technical knowledgeAbility to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environmentStrong focus on service quality and customer satisfactionWillingness to attend training sessions, including outside of working hoursProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and administration skillsStrong numerical skills and ability to work with numbersAttributes: well-groomed, highly presentable, attention to detail, passionate about sales, competitive, problem solver, assertive, positive, high energy, self-driven, perseverance, team player

We are looking for a Junior Internal Account Manager in Midrand to support the sales team in building strong customer relationships and supporting sales efforts.As the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, you will provide exceptional customer service while implementing sales strategies to meet targets.Your role will involve proactive communication, accurate quoting, and efficient order processing. With a passion for sales and a problem-solving mindset, you will play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction and driving business growth.You must have commercial IT distribution experience with 2-3 years of sales support experience in IT distribution. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong organizational skills, and enjoy working as part of a team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Salary: R10 000 – R15 000 CTC per month.Duties and Responsibilities:Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customer accountsServe as the primary point of contact for customers, providing professional and confident customer serviceCollaborate with internal teams to ensure effective communication of deliveries, ETA feedback, and other customer-related informationDevelop and implement sales strategies for named accounts in coordination with Account ManagersProvide regular feedback on assigned accounts and tailor quotations to meet specific requirementsDemonstrate excellent time management and organizational skillsSupport the sales team by capitalizing on sales opportunities, negotiating prices, and expanding ordersMaintain proactive telephone contact with existing and prospective customersUpdate the external sales team on account developments and foster strong team relationshipsCreate accurate quotations and process orders in a timely mannerFollow up on orders from production to delivery, ensuring customer satisfactionResolve customer complaints, issues, and queries to achieve successful outcomesGenerate activity reports, process relevant documents, and provide timely sales updates to managementRequirements:Matriculation required; tertiary qualification preferred2-3 Years of sales support experience in IT distributionTechnologically inclined with relevant technical knowledgeAbility to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environmentStrong focus on service quality and customer satisfactionWillingness to attend training sessions, including outside of working hoursProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and administration skillsStrong numerical skills and ability to work with numbersAttributes: well-groomed, highly presentable, attention to detail, passionate about sales, competitive, problem solver, assertive, positive, high energy, self-driven, perseverance, team player

About our Client:Our Client is at the forefront of developing technology that allows businesses to accept transactions seamlessly across different channels. Their goal is to empower customers to build successful and sustainable businesses by enabling them to choose the right transactional channels for their specific market needs.Package:R40 000 – R50 000 per month;Remote work;Equipment management subsidy;Employee wellness offerings.The role you will play:Step into the dynamic realm of financial technology with our client – THE trailblazer in the industry since 1998. As a Key Account Manager, you will drive growth in their POS Terminal Business through new opportunities and strategies.RequirementsDegree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related;5-10 years of strong selling experience, via cold calling, working through existing lead list and building on this with your own existing networkInternational travel (Mainly Cape Town, South Africa);At least 5+ years of experience in a similar position;At least 5+ years’ experience of IT products in the payment landscape;Fluent English, both orally and written. Knowledge of an African dialect will be considered an advantage;Dealing with Customers and Partners at C-Level;Dealing with managing foreign-based Customers.;Experience in business development on an international scale;Experience in the Sales and Distribution of POS terminals;Experience in IT products in Financial Services;Target oriented;Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;Reliable, with integrity of character and strong business acumen;Building networks and relationships with our current and new customers.Duties and Responsibilities:Retention and management of customers;Negotiate sales and contracts with customers and suppliers;Marketing and upselling to customers;Retention, management, and expansion of Platform Partners;Communication to all external company touchpoints;General marketing aimed at increasing business;Coordination with internal divisions around external communications;Managing outsourced marketing, eventing and PR;Creating collateral and other supporting materials for Customers and Partners;Managing delivery of Products and Services to Customers and Partners.

In the role of External Account Manager in Port Elizabeth, your focus will be on cultivating and expanding existing customer relationships through effective communication and rapport building.Your expertise in understanding customer needs and providing tailored solutions will contribute to the organization’s growth by achieving sales targets and forging connections with new clients. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including sales and other departments, you will ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.With a minimum of 5 years in External Sales, ideally within the ICT Distribution sector, and a proven track record of sales success, your experience in managing relationships at various levels of organizations will be key in achieving further growth.Type: Permanent On-siteSalary: Up to R30 000 CTCDuties and Responsibilities:Achieve monthly sales targets by effectively managing the sales process and cultivating both existing and new customer relationships.Develop and execute sales plans per account, including product presentations and client entertainment.Identify and pursue sales opportunities to promote products and the company’s offerings, generating leads and ensuring consistent follow-up.Prepare and deliver quotations, converting them into orders through effective communication and negotiation.Attend product training, events, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends.Handle sales documentation processing and administration, including updating orders and backorders.Requirements:Matriculation, preferably with mathematics, and ideally a tertiary qualification or diploma in Sales, Marketing, or IT.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an External Sales role, demonstrating proven sales success.Previous experience in ICT Distribution sales is advantageous.At least 4 years’ experience within a large corporate entity with ICT Distribution-related products.Proficiency in identifying and capitalizing on sales opportunities across diverse customer levels.Familiarity with customer service practices, preparing quotations, and developing effective sales plans.Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Strong sales acumen and persuasive presentation abilities.Organized, deadline-oriented, and skilled in basic calculations.Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and negotiation expertise.This role demands adept salesmanship, relationship-building, and effective sales strategy implementation to contribute to both individual success and the company’s growth.