Photo Channel Key Account Manager

Our Client is an international company that offers world class, technologically and highly advanced digital products and services in both B2B and B2C environments. The Group is well known for their technological excellence, innovation and has one of the most admired brands globally. They have a global sales and operations network, with one of their fastest growing business units being in South Africa. Due to further dynamic development, we are now looking for a professional and committed individual to take up the position of Photo Channel Key Account Manager.

This position will be based in Centurion, Gauteng.

The key focus of this role is to maximise performance of named Accounts in line with agreed strategies and business objectives and through strengthening business relationship with the named Accounts.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving the sell-on sales budget for the allocated Accounts and subsequent tasks required in achieving the set targets.
• Develop, implement and monitor Strategic and Tactical Business Plans and co-ordinate all appropriate resources to enable achievement of business objectives for the allocated Accounts.
• Responsible for utilising and planning investments to maximise business performance return on investment.
• Monitor and analyse the Account data and optimise continuous business performance as well as create business opportunities on local level.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric essential.
• Proven experience in sales/key accounts management is essential - Previous sales experience in the camera, lens, video photography space is ideal!
• Open to SA citizens with a clear criminal and credit history.
• Valid unendorsed Drivers License is essential, with own vehicle (preferred).
• Minimum 4-6 Years in Sales, essential.
• Must be well presented and have stature as he/she will be dealing with top management.
• Photographic product knowledge - essential - we aren't looking for rookies here...

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES

• Must possess an ownership mentality and a willingness to take responsibility for tasks through to completion.
• Attention to detail, goal orientated and a desire to achieve your objectives.
• Highly organised, good at multi-tasking and able to deal with people at all levels.
• Motivated and self-directed sales professional that can operate within guidelines assigned.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and persuasion skills and positive professional attitude.
• Self-managed.
• Presentation skills.
• Negotiating and influencing at all levels.
• Problem solving and decision making.

Location: Centurion

Profile: Sales and Marketing / Key Account Management

Career Level: 4-6 years

Employment: Permanent, full-time

E.E. / Non-EE: Open

Working Hours: Monday to Friday. 08H00 - 17H00

Remuneration: Market related basic + Commission, Medical Aid and Provident Fund.

Short listed candidates may be expected to complete and pass assessments before moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Should you not be contacted within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Photo Channel Key Account Manager.