Port Elizabeth: Account Manager posted by FOUR POINT 0

January 28, 2026 Jobs in Eastern Cape

FOUR POINT 0

Eastern Cape

Other Sales/Marketing

Job Description

The Account Manager manages relationships with assigned customers, ensuring service quality, responsiveness, and consistent sales support. This role is focused on retaining key accounts within the region and increasing wallet share through a deep understanding of customer needs, proactive engagement, and a solutions-driven approach.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with assigned customer accounts.
Ensure service quality and responsiveness by acting as the primary point of contact for customer needs.
Drive account retention and growth by increasing wallet share through cross-selling and solution alignment.
Develop a deep understanding of customer operations and challenges to identify opportunities for their products and services.
Collaborate with internal teams, including product marketing, supply chain, and engineering, to deliver tailored solutions and support.
Monitor account performance, prepare reports, and provide insights to management on growth opportunities and risks.
Negotiate commercial terms in line with their policies and strategic objectives.
Stay informed on market trends, competitors, and industry developments to maintain a competitive edge.

Essential Requirements

10 years’ experience in sales and marketing in the electrical industry.
Strategic focus on motors and motor control.
Demonstrated success in account management, sales, or business development, preferably in automation or similar sectors.
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing a diverse portfolio of key accounts.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Proficiency in CRM systems and reporting tools.
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the region as required.

Beneficial Requirements

Experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity within a sales environment.
Exposure to industrial or technical products and solutions.
Strategic planning and advanced problem-solving capabilities.

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About Other Sales/Marketing Jobs in Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape region in South Africa is home to a diverse range of industries, including the technology and financial services sectors, which are known to employ sales and marketing professionals. Typically, these roles involve promoting products or services to customers, managing sales targets, and analyzing market trends to inform business strategy. Generally, careers in sales and marketing in this region offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Salary ranges for sales and marketing positions in the Eastern Cape can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, entry-level roles may pay between R200 000 to R350 000 per annum, while more senior positions can command salaries ranging from R500 000 to R800 000 or more. However, these figures are only a rough guide, and actual salaries can vary significantly depending on individual circumstances.

Common skills required for sales and marketing roles in this region include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and analytical and problem-solving abilities. Typically, professionals in these roles also possess technical knowledge of products or services, as well as experience with CRM systems, social media marketing, and data analysis tools. Other valuable skills include negotiation and persuasion techniques, creativity, and a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour.

The Eastern Cape is home to various industries that commonly employ sales and marketing professionals, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and retail sectors. Financial services companies often require sales representatives with expertise in investment products or insurance solutions, while tech companies need marketers who can promote innovative software or hardware solutions. In contrast, manufacturers may rely on sales teams to promote their products to customers.

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For those interested in pursuing a career in sales and marketing, there are numerous development opportunities available. Typically, professionals in these roles can progress to senior leadership positions, such as department head or general manager, after gaining several years of experience. Additionally, many companies offer training and development programs that enable employees to acquire new skills and advance their careers.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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