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Key Account Manager (Packaging)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kariega, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

This business internet provider in Kariega wants someone who can open doors and keep accounts for years. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Kariega. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

Log every lead, meeting and deal stage in the CRM.
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.
Respond to RFQs and tenders with complete supplier packs, including B-BBEE certificates.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.
Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.

You'll need

Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection
You close deals, not just collect meetings
Matric plus a sales, marketing or technical qualification
Confident with Excel, Outlook and a CRM
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car

What you get

Cellphone contract and laptop
Annual incentive trip for top performers
Pension fund and medical aid contributions

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): copy of your driver's licence plus a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months).
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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