Account Manager - Farmer Commercial Operations SA at MTN

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job:

• Support and assist the Senior Account Manager with the implementation and management of operational and promotional plans within assigned accounts, ensuring effective delivery and support of strategy and macro-plans as defined by the Key Account Manager.
• Key Tasks: Indicates those KPA’s that are essential to the position itself. These are normally specific to the incumbent, the job and the function. Excludes role and leadership / management.

Input into Operational Planning

• Provide input into operational and promotional planning which will ensure revenue growth within an allocated portfolio of accounts.
• Monitor growth opportunities through competitor activity scanning and feedback to business on such opportunities for further development.
• Recommend ways to exploit new opportunities to grow the business further
• Provide input into the fine tuning of processes, systems and support in line with changing work practices.

Account Management

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of commercial terms of agreements and manage and grow commercial relationships within assigned portfolio of accounts. 
• Carry out commercial relationship obligations (or assist into) within allocated portfolio of accounts, after commercial agreements are concluded. 
• Assist with the management and maintenance of account and promotional plans for an assigned portfolio of accounts. 
• Provide assistance with the end-to-end management of sub-portions of the RSM’s accounts under the RSM’s supervision.
• Manage one or more allocated accounts in line with regional / channel strategy and macro-plans as defined by the channel / sub-channel / regional    managers.
• Resolve escalated issues or escalate as appropriate.
• Implement innovative promotional activities in line with Marketing and channel objectives, requirements and guidelines.
• Increase MTN’s Brand presence continuously by increasing MTN influence within the allocated portfolio of accounts.
• Provide input into the forecasting of acquisition numbers, retention numbers and stock required for the allocated portfolio of accounts.
• Liaise with relevant areas to ensure delivery of SLA for the assigned portfolio of accounts (e.g. supply chain, billing, etc.).
• Support in the identification of P&S information and training requirements for staff within allocated portfolio of accounts and liaise with    Marketing and Training to ensure      provision of effective information and training as required.
• Provide regular feedback on competitive threats to MTN business and advice on product/service enhancement requirements.
• Provide feedback on MTN’s risk exposure regarding the financial performance of the allocated portfolio of accounts and provide recommendations as    appropriate.
• Prepare reports on account performance as required.

Customer Service and Satisfaction

• Build and maintain solid relationships with all stakeholders.
• Provide on-going support to existing accounts and work actively towards creating new profitable revenue streams through new accounts. 
• Ensure all customer queries are attended to and resolved within agreed SLA’s.
• Ensure that customer specifications are met, and that the customer is satisfied with the end service and/or product.
• Consider the implications of actions to be taken for the customer / the effect of actions on the customer.
• Provide advice on the best approach to reach the best results.

Quality Control

• Utilize sound practices that comply with best practice, legislation or other regulations / parameters / guidelines.
• Maintain quality standards that will enhance the customer experience and cost efficiency.
• Work consistently according to standard operating procedures.
• Analyse situations and take necessary action to ensure quality is maintained.
• Seek feedback from clients/ stakeholders and continuously seeks ways of improving on quality and customer service standards.

Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Tasks:  Refers to the responsibilities for directing, guiding, motivating and influencing others.

• Adopt a customer centric approach 
• Build employee relations and collaborative teamwork 
• Build professionalism, loyalty and commitment to the organization
• Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise
• Have the self-insight and flexibility to adapt to different situations
• Live the MTN Brand – change and influence employees' behaviour 

Minimum Requirements - minimum necessary, and not the ideal / preferred should be included.
Education:

• Minimum of 3-year Degree / Diploma in Commerce (Sales / Financial /Marketing / Communication) or related

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in the telecoms industry 
• Experience in Account Management is essential, preferably in fast moving industry
• ICT Experience (GSM) is preferable
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a area of specialization; with experience in supervising others
• Experience working in a medium organization

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements - minimum necessary, and not the ideal / preferred should be included.

Education:

• Minimum of 3-year Degree / Diploma in Commerce (Sales / Financial /Marketing / Communication) or related