Key Accounts Associate (External Sales Newcastle) (Newcastle)
- Location
- Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for a Key Accounts Associate (External Sales Newcastle) at ACDC Dynamics SA, a leading manufacturer, importer, and distributor of electrical, electronics, pumps, tools, and solar products in the engineering industry. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain and develop business-oriented relationships with both existing and new clients. What you will do * Get sales using various sales methods. * Forecast sales. * Develop and evaluate “out of the box” sales strategies/models. * Evaluate clients’ skills and needs to build productive, long-lasting relationships. * Maintain accurate and complete client account information. * Generate new leads, develop the existing client base, and foster relationships between ACDC and clientele. * Handle client enquiries. * Meet and/or exceed sales targets. * Understand the marketplace relative to product offering and client base demographics. * Search for and capitalize on new product opportunities, positioning, and branding for the respective product range in client stores. * Assist in the development of product launch programs, formulation of client days, and product awareness campaigns within the client portfolio. * Train clients on products as and when required. * Execute sales strategies. * When required, give sales presentations to various levels of audiences. * Manage employer’s expectations, client relationships, and provide excellent service and support. * Provide feedback regarding suggestions for improvement and market research. * Deal with and respond to high volumes of emails. * Formulate and follow up on quotations. * Attend Sales Meetings and provide necessary information/statistics. * Plan and submit weekly calls and report on weekly activities. * Perform client account maintenance. * Analyze the current marketplace and ensure feedback is given regarding important market and competitive information. * Attend ad hoc training sessions. Requirements (from the original advert) * Experience/knowledge in Sales Environment Preferable: Electrical Manufacturing. * 3 - 5 Years in same/similar role. * Electrical or similar Technical Qualification Advantageous. * Aptitude to absorb Product Knowledge Technical. * Proven Marketing and Sales competencies + ability to analyze market and formulate new strategies. * Ability to establish and foster new business relationships and provide training to clients. Who should apply This role is suitable for an experienced, go-getter, and passionate Key Accounts Associate with 3-5 years in a similar sales role, preferably within electrical manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have proven marketing and sales competencies, an aptitude for technical product knowledge, and the ability to analyze markets, formulate strategies, and build strong client relationships through training and effective communication. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/key-accounts-associate-external-sales-newcastle-newcastle-acdc-dynamics-sa-1 Source: myjobmag
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