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Account Manager (Industrial Consumables)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

Your pipeline, your territory, your commission: that is the deal at this industrial distributor in Pietermaritzburg. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.
Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.
Chase overdue accounts with the credit department before they grow.
Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.

What you need

2 or more years of business-to-business sales with a proven record
Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
You close deals, not just collect meetings

Nice if you have

A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles
Salesforce, Zoho or HubSpot CRM experience
An existing network of buyers in your sector

What's in it for you

Annual incentive trip for top performers
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit
Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Cellphone contract and laptop

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months), proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements plus your qualifications.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Pietermaritzburg.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan for the territory and bring it to the second interview.
Name the industries and deal sizes you have handled, not only your job titles.