Job Purpose / Scope of PositionWe are currently looking for a confident, dynamic, and vibrant Key Account Manager to join our sales team in Cape Town to effectively market & sell products in a professional capacity by establishing new business relationships & maintaining relationships with existing clients.
This team player should be an outspoken, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships.Key AccountabilitiesManaging existing accounts meeting all needs of the customer.New Business Development.Implement sales strategies/ Business plans aligned to meet sales targets.Maintain excellence in customer relations with both existing and new client base.Reaching monthly and quarterly targetsRetail experience – tracking of weekly/ Monthly sell in and sell out run rate business.Ability to accurately plan/ manage customer and company inventory monthly.Provide competitive information such as tenders, industry trends, market related pricing, data etc.Improve product knowledge and sales techniques.Submission of planners and reports as requested by Sales Manager Core ActivitiesPresent, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.Reach out to customer leads through cold calling.Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments.Analyse the territory/market's potential, track sales and status reports.Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.Continuously improve through feedback.Knowledge, skills and experience Qualification/Certification in sales, business management, marketing or another relevant field required.
At least 3 years-experience in a Sales Representative role preferably in the telecommunications industry.Proven track record to meet or exceed defined sales targets.Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience on SAP would be an advantage.Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.Aptitude & DispositionHighly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skillsPrioritizing, time management and organizational skills Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback Individual who aspires to overachieve with the vision for exponential personal growth.