New Business Account Executive – UMHLANGA

Advertising and Brand Marketing Agency based in Umhlanga are looking for a competent account executive to find business opportunities and manage customer relationships. You’ll be directly responsible for the preservation and expansion of the customer base.

The ideal candidate will have talent in sales and experience in customer service. We expect you to be a reliable professional able to achieve a balance between customer orientation and a results-driven approach. The position will suit an individual who is able to travel nationally and internationally.

The goal is to find opportunities and turn them in long-term profitable relationships based on trust and mutual satisfaction.
• Create detailed business plans to facilitate the attainment of goals and quotas
• Manage the entire sales cycle from finding a client to securing a deal
• Unearth new sales opportunities through networking and turn them into long-term partnerships
• Present products to prospective clients
• Provide professional after-sales support to enhance the customers’ dedication
• Remain in frequent contact with the clients in your responsibility to understand their needs
• Respond to complaints and resolve issues aiming to customer contentment and the preservation of the company’s reputation
• Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales and data

Minimum Requirements
• Matric
• BSc or BA in business administration, sales or marketing (advantageous)
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to a speak a foreign language will be advantageous
• Proven experience as an account executive, or in other sales/customer service role
• Knowledge of market research, sales and negotiating principles
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of CRM software (eg. Salesforce) is a plus
• Own car, cell and laptop

Skills:
• Customer service, meeting sales goals, closing skills, territory management, prospecting skills, negotiation, self-confidence, product and industry knowledge, presentation skills, client relationships, motivation for sales.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships
• Organizational and time-management skills
• A business acumen
• Enthusiastic and passionate

Company Offer:
Salary negotiable and to be discussed at interview
Cell and Travel allowance