Sales Account Manager | Joburg | Apparel Retail Brand

We are looking for a dynamic and competent Sales Account Manager to handle bulk orders and other sales activities of our company. You will be responsible for managing as well as acquiring new business opportunities with other service providers. The Sales Account Manager must understand the footwear and apparel market and has worked in similar positions. They need to have a good network of established retailers in the marketplace.

Besides your managerial duties, you will be developing business growth strategies to maximize sales. You will also be analysing and negotiating contract terms with vendors, suppliers, and business partners.

Duties and responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

- Identifying and contacting potential business partners, vendors, and suppliers

- Seeking and managing bulk orders and purchases

- Establishing new and existing long-term business relationships

- Negotiating contract terms and conditions with business partners and vendors

- Developing and achieving sales objectives

- Reviewing sales figures and performances

- Analysing and developing strategies to maximize sales

- Attending trade shows, meetings, and networking events

- Organising and maintaining inventory

- Ensuring all shipments are received and dispatched on time

- Reviewing sales KPIs and preparing sales report

- Anticipating demand and acquiring new materials

- Maintaining a record of all accounts payable and receivable

Skills and Experience required:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting or related field

- Proven work experience as a Sales Account Manager or a similar position, preferably in the footwear / apparel industry

- Familiarity with sales tracking software

- Complete understanding of inventory management software

- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills

- Ability to conduct market research

- Detail-oriented and customer-centric individual

- Problem-solving ability

- Good computer skills

- Excellent multitasking and organisational skills

- Ability to manage stressful situations

- Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong leadership skills

- Ability to leverage business-building opportunities

Salary negotiable depending on experience

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