Key Account Manager (Packaging)

How2Apply Talent Network
Atlantis, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8
R30 500 – R42 750/month
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Job Description

Your pipeline, your territory, your commission: that is the deal at this industrial distributor in Atlantis. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Atlantis, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

  • Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.
  • Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
  • Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
  • Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
  • Chase overdue accounts with the credit department before they grow.

You'll need

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

Extra points for

  • An existing network of buyers in your sector
  • A technical trade or engineering background for sales engineer roles

What you get

  • Annual incentive trip for top performers
  • Cellphone contract and laptop
  • Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements plus your qualifications.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Atlantis; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryR30 500 – R42 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationAtlantis, Western Cape
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 8
Posted6 October 2026
Closing Date30 October 2026
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