Account Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Full time
Main responsibilities and skills of the job

Questioning and qualification


The senior account manager will prospect senior corporate tax executives and perform a detailed qualification of self generated leads within their region to uncover clients' issues.

This will require a high degree of self motivation and effective time management.

The role will also involve periodic attendance at trade shows, representing the organisation professionally and managing the timely follow up of all leads.

Client interaction


The senior account manager will organise and attend client meetings striving to challenge current thinking in order to deliver unique propositions.

This will involve demonstrating sophisticated software solutions and learning and understanding industry best practise to position themselves and the organisation as a thought leader.

Organisation


The senior account manager will work closely with the client on the optimal solution liaising with internal specialists to present easy to understand information back to the client, identifying the potential return on investment.

This will involve leveraging an internal team in an organised manner with clear attention to detail, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Results focus

The role will be targeted on the revenue generated from contracted sales of both software and services.

They will have the drive and energy to exceed expectations being able to show true entrepreneurial spirit to maximise opportunities, continually looking to reduce sales cycles and with the tenacity to produce results on a monthly basis.

Influencing

The senior account manager will need to persuade both clients and internal contacts to move towards "win-win" situations.

The role will require negotiation of key commercial and legal terms and the individual will be adept at making correct and informed business decisions aimed at achieving a positive outcome for both the client and Thomson Reuters.

Analysis


The senior account manager will need a strategic mindset to understand the requirements of large multinationals and how this impacts individual teams.

Importantly they will continually analyse the way that they work looking for constant improvement and adaptability to add real value to the customer experience.

Team leadership


As well as managing their own pipeline, the senior account manager will be responsible for some coaching and mentoring of the existing team focussing on pipeline and large deal management.

Additional requirements

The senior account manager will be required to:
Work as part of a team while also displaying the drive to achieve individual targets.

Record all activity in a timely manner in the CRM system.

Maintain a working knowledge of company products, special sales programs and marketing efforts within the sales division.

Critical Competencies:
skills and abilities required for the role

  • Degree or equivalent required
  • Relevant and demonstrable previous sales experience in a business to business environment, preferably dealing with JSE level clients.
  • Detailed understanding of a solution sales process
  • Ability and willingness to generate own leads
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with experience of working in start up environments
  • Excellent phone skills required
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Tenacity and determination to thrive in a fastpaced environment
  • Problem Solver with imagination to structure creative solutions in line with client requirements
  • Long term relationship builder
  • Ability to understand, communicate and demonstrate technical benefits of our tax software solutions
  • Positive attitude and results orientated
  • Detail orientated with ability to write reports with good computer literacy skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure

Experience:
relevant experience for the role

  • Ideally 5+ years previous solution sales experience dealing with JSE organisations.
  • Tax or accounting knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
  • A track record of selling software.
Organisation


Refinitiv is a global leader in providing essential information to the world's businesses and professionals in Law, Financial Services, Tax & Accounting, Media & News, Healthcare and Scientific Research.

With our deep expertise and understanding of these professions, we are able to offer our customers a broad range of innovative products and services.

The relevant, insightful information and intuitive supporting systems we provide enable our customers to be successful. Refinitiv has operations over 100 countries around the globe.


At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities.

Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose - driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth - in everything we
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