Job Available
Internal Account Manager
Bloemfontein
Permanent
Description of Duties
The Internal Account Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining and growing relationships with companies valued clients. Responsible for managing a portfolio of existing accounts, ensuring exceptional customer service, as well as identifying opportunities to grow the business by increasing sales and revenue.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Achieve monthly sales targets
Professionally manage the sales process
Maintain existing customer base – build and maintain strong lasting relationships with customers
Understand customer business needs and requirements
Serve as the primary point of customer contact
Identify and pursue sales opportunities
Develop sales account plans and strategies to achieve revenue growth targets
Establish and grow a new customer base
Liaise with customers regularly to maintain and build relationships
Maintain current client ICT Distribution base and forecasts
Develop a sales plan per account
Generate sales leads and constant follow-up with deals
Identify sales opportunities to market products and the Company
Accurately compile quotations
Follow up on quotes, converting them to orders
Embrace continuous learning by attending product training, staying up to date with industry trends, technology solutions and product offerings
Provide customers with advice on IT products and solutions
Attend and network at sales events
Processing and administration of relevant sales documentation
Updating backorders and orders received daily
Address and resolve customer concerns or issues promptly and effectively
Collaborate with External Sales Managers to ensure customer satisfaction
Prepare reports and forecasts for management as required
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
A minimum of 3 years of sales experience in an account management position
Previous sales experience within the ICT Distribution industry will be an advantage
Proven track record of sales success (preferably within the ICT Distribution industry)
Previous experience selling and working with customers at all levels of an organization including high-profile customers
Experience in identifying sales opportunities and using skill set to develop solutions
Working experience in a customer service environment
Experience preparing and presenting quotations
Experience developing sales plans and closing deals
SKILLS AND EDUCATION:
Matric, preferably with mathematics
A tertiary qualification and/or a relevant diploma in Sales, Marketing, or IT will be an advantage
Intermediate skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint
Proven sales skills/ability
Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
Able to complete basic calculations (ability to work with numbers)
Organized individual who is deadline-driven with good time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail
Developed negotiation skills
Excellent administration skills
Salary
R25000.00
Consultant
Liz Botha