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Key Account Manager (Packaging)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 17 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

R20 750 – R29 750/month

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Job Description

Selling to companies takes patience; at this courier and freight company in Cape Town CBD, big deals are worth the wait. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

The work, day to day

Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.
Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.
Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
Forecast monthly sales and report pipeline value each Monday.
Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.

You'll need

Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
Solid presentation and negotiation skills
You close deals, not just collect meetings
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car
Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification

Extra points for

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

What you get

Car allowance and fuel card
Annual incentive trip for top performers
Pension fund and medical aid contributions
Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your driver's licence plus a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months).
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; 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

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.