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Account Manager

Account Manager

Pollock & AssociatesZA
3 days ago
Job description

Job title : Account Manager

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 26, 2025

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  • We are seeking a true hunter with a proven track record in new business development to drive sales of data backup, recovery, and storage solutions. This role requires a proactive, target-driven professional who excels at cold calling, building pipelines, and closing deals.
  • You will combine strong technical knowledge of data technologies with relentless energy to win new business, while also nurturing long-term customer relationships to maximise growth through upselling and cross-selling.

Qualifications

  • Minimum NQF 4 (Matric); NQF 5 or higher advantageous
  • Valid Code 8 driver’s license with own reliable transport
  • Stable home internet connection

    • Experience

  • 2–5 years’ proven experience in new business sales, ideally within data technologies
  • Demonstrated success in cold calling, prospecting, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Knowledge of Cloud solutions, enterprise backup products, and data storage connectivity
  • CRM experience (Zoho preferred)

    • Skills & Competencies

  • Hunter mentality with the resilience to generate and close new business opportunities
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills with a competitive, results-driven approach
  • Technically proficient in data management and backup products
  • Excellent communication and persuasive presentation abilities
  • MS Office literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook essential)
  • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently under pressure
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

    • Key Responsibilities

  • Consistently achieve weekly, monthly, and annual sales quotas
  • Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and targeted prospecting
  • Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of opportunities
  • Conduct prospect meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations
  • Manage the full sales cycle from qualification to close
  • Prepare proposals, tender responses, and supporting documentation
  • Grow existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling
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