Senior Account Manager

Please note that the responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive and may be expanded or modified as necessary to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Acting as a partner senior account manager and advocate with a focus on relationship building, business development, and improving the buyer experience.

Senior Account Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities

Sales

• Driving Gross Profit targets through Resellers.
• Selling First Distribution's product portfolio within existing Resellers.
• Recruitment of new Resellers.
• Display key competencies of product knowledge and brand programs across the relevant portfolio of products.
• Business Review Sessions with brand managers.
• Bi-weekly sales review with Line Manager.
• Monthly sales review with General Manager: Networks.
• Drive targeted partner development planning.
• Drive Sales Strategy and overview sessions with resellers.
• On-boarding process within accounts: operational, sales, technical processes.
• Build and manage effective relationships with relevant team members and resellers.
• Ensure the satisfactory execution of the aligned business plan in conjunction with your Line Manager and Brand Managers.
• Demonstrate sales growth.
• Demonstrate the ability to Identify and Qualify new deals and partners in order to sustain the required levels of pipeline and target coverage.
• Report opportunity details to the Line Manager and brand managers on a regular basis (weekly) showing deal progression and pipeline creation using the Customer Relationship Management system.
• Ensure that sales targets are achieved and report any deviations with detailed explanations.
• Ensure targeted profit margins are achieved.
• Ensure brand rebates are realized.
• Ensure adherence to Call Plans
• Ensure weekly activities and minutes of meetings are reported to the Line Manager.
• Ensure sales reports and sales forecasts are submitted to Line Manager.

Reseller Account Management

• Engage with Resellers and Brand Managers on required Marketing events/initiatives.
• Ensure the achievement of the position of NW BU Trusted Advisor in Reseller Accounts
• Ensure customers receive newsletters, pricing, special promotional offers, etc.
• Record detailed account information.
• Develop a Strategic account plan for each allocated account.
• Comprehensive understanding of all role players, budgets, purchasing, and competitors within assigned accounts.
• Facilitate & resolve queries and escalations.

Internal training associated with competencies:

• During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.

Requirements :

• Matric
• Mainstream Technology Distribution experience (i.e. selling to IT resellers)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System Administration.
• 3 - 5 years of IT Account Management/Sales experience within the IT Distribution Industry.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong Self Motivational and Empowerment skills.
• Strong Communication Skills.
• Strong Relationship and Self-Management Skills.
• Takes Initiative.
• Works well with all kinds of people.
• Remains calm under pressure.
• Proven account management or other relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent time management skills.

Ability to meet Job Requirements:

• Fluent in English
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's license

Office Requirements:

• Office-based working environment.
• Semi-formal dress code.
• Working hours are from 08:00 – 17:00.
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Reliable transport to and from the office.

• This is a permanent position subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role