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Account Manager (Industrial Consumables)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

You'll find, win and grow business clients for a courier and freight company in Soweto. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Soweto; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

Chase overdue accounts with the credit department before they grow.
Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
Build quotes and proposals with correct pricing and margins.
Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.
Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

An existing network of buyers in your sector
Tender and CSD registration experience

What's in it for you

Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Cellphone contract and laptop
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Soweto really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements, copy of your driver's licence plus a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months).
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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

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

Before you hit apply

Show target versus actual for each of your last three years; B2B managers skip CVs without numbers.
Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan for the territory and bring it to the second interview.