First Technology, established in 1983, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the First Technology Group (FTG), with branches in every major business area in South Africa. This allows us to provide our customers with the same comprehensive range and level of service excellence, regardless of where their business operations are located. First Technology is structure...
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An Account Manager is a business professional whose primary function is to build customer relationships. Account managers have broad responsibilities related to customer service, sales, marketing and public relations. They are the "face" of a company and help bring in new business and retain existing clients and reports to the Executive Manager Sales.
Roles and responsibilities
Meet and exceed sales targets by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, as well as maintaining and growing existing accounts
Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations.
Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients, and effectively communicate the value of our products and services.
Negotiate contracts and close deals with clients, ensuring all terms and conditions are clearly defined and agreed upon.
Collaborate with other departments within the company, such as marketing and product development, to ensure alignment and achieve sales goals.
Stay up to date on industry trends and developments and use this knowledge to identify new sales opportunities.
Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and customer interactions in our CRM system.
Attend industry conferences and events to build relationships with prospective clients.
Updated Certifications in the field of Microsoft and Zoom or other relevant programs are required.
All other tasks reasonably necessary to fulfil the above function, of as an Account Manager, and compliance with all other reasonable instructions given by the employer.
Willing to travel, be prepared to perform overtime work
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