Key Accounts Associate (External Sales)

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced, go-getter & passionate Key Accounts Associate to maintain and develop business orientated relationships with existing and new clients.

Who we are:

We are a leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of products in the engineering industry more specifically electrical, electronics, pumps, tools and solar.

What the role is about:

1. Getting the sale using various sales methods;

2. Forecasting sales;

3. Developing “out of the box” sales strategies/models and evaluating their effectiveness;

4. Evaluating clients’ skills, needs and building productive long-lasting relationships;

5. Maintain accurate and complete client account information.

Responsibilities:

• Generating new leads, developing existing client base and foster relationships between ACDC and clientele.
• Handling of client enquiries.
• Meeting and/or exceeding sales targets.
• Understanding of the marketplace relative to product offering and client base demographics.
• Searching for and capitalizing on new product opportunities positioning and branding for the respective product range in client stores.
• Assist in the development of product launch programs, formulation of client days and product awareness campaigns within the client portfolio.
• Training clients on products (as and when required).
• Executing sales strategies.
• When required, giving sales presentations to various levels of audiences.
• Managing employer’s expectations, client relationships and providing these with excellent service and support.
• Providing feedback regarding suggestions for improvement and market research.
• Ability to deal with and respond to high volumes of emails.
• Quotation formulation and follow ups.
• Attending Sales Meetings and providing the necessary information/statistics etc.
• Planning as well as submission of weekly calls and reporting on weekly activities.
• Client account maintenance.
• Analyzing the current marketplace and ensuring feedback is given regarding important market and competitive information.
• Attending of ad hoc training sessions.

Requirements

• Experience/knowledge in Sales Environment (Preferable: Electrical Manufacturing)
• 3 - 5 Years in same/similar role.
• Electrical or similar Technical Qualification (Advantageous).
• Aptitude to absorb Product Knowledge (Technical).
• Proven Marketing and Sales competencies + ability to analyze market and formulate new strategies.
• Ability to establish and foster new business relationships and provide training to clients.

Cost To Company

• Market Related + Commission (Lucrative)

Benefits:

• Group Provident Fund (Post probation)
• Use of company pool vehicle when meeting clients.
• Exposure to new and innovative industry solutions.