Account Manager (Gqeberha)

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT002207/CW

Date posted:

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Location:

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Account Manager to join their Sales team in Gqeberha. The successful candidate will be responsible for marketing and selling the company’s products and services, as well as identifying opportunities to cross-sell and upsell to existing clients. They will play a key role in maintaining and strengthening client relationships through excellent service delivery, ensuring client satisfaction, and supporting business growth.

This role requires someone who can proactively resolve client queries, develop account plans, and collaborate closely with Sector Heads to leverage new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will be solutions-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple client portfolios while consistently achieving sales targets.

POSITION INFO:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In order to perform this role successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform these responsibilities satisfactorily:

Provides purpose fit solutions through an in-depth understanding of specific client needs relating to the services the company provides.
Engages with clients on a regular basis to maintain sound relationships.
Acts as primary contact between clients and company for purposes of:
- negotiating prices within the parameters of the Authority Framework
- providing customised solutions
- problem/issue resolution
Stays abreast of and informs the Sales Manager/ Sector Head of changing market and competitor trends.
Maintains a current and updated database on all clients in own portfolio.
Keeps informed of legislative requirements pertaining to document & records management.
Ensures effective classification of client information to ensure fast and accurate retrieval.
Ensures effective management of documentation and records as defined within the customer’s document retention strategy by informing customers of past due dates.
Compiles and reports on boxes past due on a quarterly basis.
Develop Account Plans as agreed with Sales Manager/ Sector Head for the allocated Portfolio in order to leverage new opportunities and ensure customer retention.
Reports sales and service statistics to the Sales & Service Manager/ Sector Head on a weekly basis.
Ensures that the service offering provided satisfies customers’ needs and identifies leads across their allocated Sector Heads within their Portfolios.
Resolve all enquiries or queries escalated to you within a reasonable timeframe and communicates concerns relating to service delivery to Operations and to respective support and management personnel. Ensures remediation thereof.
Ensure that your portfolio is sufficiently serviced to ensure customer satisfaction.
Ensure that clients’ portfolios data integrity is accurately maintained.
Assists with preparing and presenting business proposals to both existing and new potential customers
Maintains close relationships with the Sector Head in order to capitalise on opportunities identified.
Ensures effective management of documentation and records as defined within the customer’s document retention strategy by informing customers of past due dates.
Deals with, resolves and reports on issues, concerns and complaints as relates to your portfolio or allocated clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

3 year Degree/Diploma/Higher Diploma in Sales/Marketing/Retail Management
At least 3 years’ experience in a sales/business development role preferably in Information Services/ Warehousing/ Logistics or similar environment
Postgraduate qualification is business administration will be highly advantageous
Account management experience in document management and archival related or similar industry sales will be preferable
Must have business to business (B2B) experience
Must have excellent track record in delivering high level sales presentations
Must have excellent track record in meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have a flair and drive for sales
Must hardworking and solutions driven
Must be a team player
Must have business acumen and be able to communicate with senior to top management levels
Must be prepared to travel between sites/clients
Must be highly computer literate
Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
Must have experience in tender document preparation
Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s licence
Experience in SAAS will be advantageous
Knowledge of business outsourcing will be an advantage

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*

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