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Account Executive

  • Remote
    • South Africa
    • South Africa
    • South Africa
    • South Africa
    • South Africa
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  • Sales

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Account Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, driving sales growth, and delivering tailored solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.

The ideal candidate is skilled in prospecting, relationship building, and closing deals while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. You will serve as the main point of contact throughout the sales cycle, from lead generation and onboarding to ongoing account management and retention. This position requires excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Job requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients

  • Conduct product or service presentations and demonstrations

  • Negotiate contracts and close sales to meet or exceed revenue targets

  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding

  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions in CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot

  • Prepare proposals, pricing, and respond to RFPs when required

  • Collaborate with internal teams including marketing, product, and customer success to ensure client satisfaction

  • Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to improve sales strategies

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management

  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

  • Ability to build rapport and maintain long-term client relationships

  • Experience working with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot

  • Goal-oriented mindset with the ability to meet sales targets and deadlines

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

  • Problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred

  • Experience in B2B sales or SaaS environments is a plus

Remote
  • Remote, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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