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Account Manager (Industrial Consumables)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 17 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

This packaging manufacturer in Durban Central wants someone who can open doors and keep accounts for years. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.
Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.

What you need

Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection
Solid presentation and negotiation skills
2 or more years of business-to-business sales with a proven record
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
You close deals, not just collect meetings

Extra points for

Tender and CSD registration experience
A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles
An existing network of buyers in your sector

What's in it for you

Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Annual incentive trip for top performers
Car allowance and fuel card

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Show target versus actual for each of your last three years; B2B managers skip CVs without numbers.
Name the industries and deal sizes you have handled, not only your job titles.