Account Director

3 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa TalentCru Full time

TalentCru is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Account Director. In this position, you will be responsible for managing key accounts on a cradle-to-grave basis.

Job Description:

We are looking for a seasoned professional with a strong background in account management and deal assessment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of closing transactions and driving business growth.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal departments, stakeholders, and clients. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also essential, as well as the ability to design and negotiate financial and legal relationships between clients and TalentCru.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage key accounts on a cradle-to-grave basis, including assessing funding applications, technical assessments, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
  • Assist in raising capital for programs and initiatives.
  • Evaluate applications for funding and ensure financial soundness of all credit submissions.
  • Design and negotiate financial and legal relationships between clients and TalentCru.
  • Risk identification and mitigation.
  • Deal optimization - ensuring that deals are aligned with strategic objectives and contribute to meeting industry development goals.
Requirements:
  • Relevant commercial or technical honors degree.
  • CA (SA) / MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 5-7 years of related experience, with 4 years in deal assessment and transaction closing.
  • Knowledge of the civil society sector.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary:

$120,000 per year.


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