Account Manager

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
**Job posting end date**: 12/06/2024
In this position, you will report to the Senior Sales Manager
This position is mainly located in Centurion, Gauteng - however travel into Zambia will be a requirement on a regular basis
TEAM YOU BELONG TO
You will join the Sales Team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Mining Customers, Engineering & Drawing Offices, Complex Proposals Commercial Team, Project Execution Team, Key Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Product Lines and Product Support Teams.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Responsible to deliver improved customer satisfaction levels
Support customers with areas of improvement and optimizations on their plants
Responsible to deliver profitable business growth from allocated sites
Responsibility to create the relationship with the key people at the site and share leads with the organization, connecting key interfaces
Walk customer plants and generate leads to take forward
Focus on after-market business, yet is able to identify the investment/capex opportunities and is responsible to convey the customer requirement to capex sales
Plans and has full visibility to the activities of any Metso function at the site
Seeks and coordinates for best resources and channels to be used for customer facing activities
Understands customer business and is capable to argue Metso’s added value
Drives site sales activities together with cross organizational site account team and understands customer’s capex and opex related decisions and buying timetable
Drives account planning and implementation (strategy, relationship, site level budgeting, activity plan, sales roadmap and plan)
Maintains and shares information of installed base, performance and shutdown schedules and plan
Orchestrates customer satisfaction surveys and closed loop activities and ensures continuous improvement activities
Supports Accounts Receivable and Payment Collections
Active member of the MA Key Account/Global Key Account team I/A
WHO YOU ARE
Matric (Grade 12)
Bachelors’ Degree BEng / BSc - Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience working on concentrator plants or experience in Sales or Account Management
Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment
Computer literate in Sales Force, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power BI and PowerPoint
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust
Strong communication skills and a serving leader
WHAT SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS (HARD AND SOFT) ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE?
Customer-centric mindset, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions
Good interpersonal, communication, presentation & facilitation skills
Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Team player
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communications skills are critical
Prepared to work flexible work hours to meet deadlines when required
Travelling into Africa will be a requirement
Willingness to learn and continually improve own knowledge base
Driven and independent self-starter focused on meeting or exceeding targets set
Ability to manage own time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change
Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment
A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
GET IN TOUCH
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