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Key Account Manager (Packaging)

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Marketing & Sales Code 8

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Job Description

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

Location: Somerset West, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Work with operations to hand over new clients smoothly.
Attend trade shows and industry breakfasts to meet buyers.
Visit key accounts monthly and check how the service is going.
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.
Prospect new companies by phone, LinkedIn and walk-ins in business parks.

Must-haves

Resilient enough to handle long sales cycles and rejection
You close deals, not just collect meetings
Solid presentation and negotiation skills
Valid driver's licence and your own reliable car

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Somerset West really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months), copy of your driver's licence plus proof of past sales performance, such as target letters or commission statements.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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