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Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager

Staff Solutions Recruitment • Johannesburg, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

The Key Account Manager (KAM) is responsible for driving growth by managing strategic relationships with large national fleet operators (100+ vehicles). This role focuses on increasing sales volumes, enhancing customer experience, and supporting national-level engagements, while collaborating closely with independent dealers and Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) to ensure alignment and support for the dealer network.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Strategic Customer Engagement
    • Develop executive-level relationships and lead national sales negotiations.
    • Manage end-to-end account strategies, including sales and aftersales.
  2. Account Development & Growth
    • Build tailored growth plans and TCO proposals.
    • Drive incremental sales to large fleets alongside dealer sales.
  3. Dealer & Network Collaboration
    • Work with dealers and RSMs to align on sales execution and customer handover.
    • Ensure dealers maintain invoicing, margin, and delivery roles.
  4. Customer Segmentation & Governance
    • Manage segmentation model and ensure appropriate customer ownership.
    • Allocate key account targets fairly across the network.
  5. Reporting & Performance
    • Track sales, opportunities, and competitor activity.
    • Lead performance reviews with dealers and RSMs.

Key Deliverables

  • Meet National Key Account sales targets.
  • Deliver growth strategies per account.
  • Strengthen brand reputation with fleet operators.
  • Avoid duplication and clarify account ownership.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Tertiary qualification in Sales, Business, or related.
  • Experience: 57 years in B2B sales/key account management in commercial vehicles or logistics.
  • Skills: Strategic thinking, relationship building, negotiation, dealer collaboration, and CRM proficiency.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree
  • Minimum 5 years experience in similar role
  • Code 8 license

Personal Attributes:

  • Team Player
  • Confident and proactive approach- anticipates issues and requirements
  • Read and Write in English
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Key Account Manager • Johannesburg, South Africa