Key Account Manager (Packaging) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Epping, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Marketing & Sales Code 8
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Job Description

This conference and events venue in Epping wants someone who can open doors and keep accounts for years. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Epping. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

  • Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
  • Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.
  • Build quotes and proposals with correct pricing and margins.
  • Negotiate contract terms, rentals and service-level agreements.
  • Book and run discovery meetings with buyers and procurement managers.

What you need

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

Extra points for

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

On offer

  • Basic plus monthly commission on gross profit
  • Cellphone contract and laptop
  • Car allowance and fuel card
  • Pension fund and medical aid contributions

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your driver's licence plus your qualifications.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

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How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationEpping, Western Cape
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 8
Posted1 November 2026
Closing Date5 December 2026
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