Account Manager

Recruiter:

SciStaff CC

Job Ref:

SCI000044/SCI

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

A supplier of analytical testing services to the food industry is seeking two Account Managers to join their teams in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The position involves managing a portfolio of clients, acquiring new clients, generating revenue, acting as a brand ambassador and providing a positive client experience, and sales administration.

POSITION INFO:

The duties will include, but are not limited to:

General Client Relationship Management, including acting as a brand ambassador and responding quickly to client requests, queries, or complaints.
General Client Service, including supporting clients with a sound knowledge of the products, services, processes, policies, and procedure offered, and supporting clients with technical information to understand tests and test results.
Portfolio Management, including client knowledge and engagement; contributing to the development of focused sales and marketing campaigns and programs; identifying and sourcing new clients, identifying prospects, developing a new business pipeline, and managing prospects through the pipeline; and onboarding new clients.
Sales administration, including maintaining client and quote data and generating reports, as well as any ad hoc tasks requested by management.

Key Requirements: ND or BTech in Food Technology with 4 to 5 years’ experience. Technical Sales experience would be advantageous. All candidates should be fluent in English and Afrikaans. Valid driver’s license is essential. Willing to travel.

Additional Requirements: The ideal candidate should have a customer-centric attitude; excellent interpersonal communication, efficient time management, and problem solving skills; be target driven, adaptable, and confident; and have the ability to work in a team.

*Only candidates that meet all the requirements should apply

**Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted

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