468 Outside Sales jobs in Westville

Are you a motivated, target-driven sales professional with a passion for cars and people? A leading dealership in Durban is looking for experienced Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Executives to join their high-performing team. If you love closing deals, and enjoy delivering top-class customer service, this is the opportunity for you! Minimum Requirements: Motor Dealership New Vehicle Sales | Car Sales experience (essential) Valid Driver’s License Matric Certificate Clear ITC and Criminal Record What’s on Offer: Basic Salary: From R9 500 - R13 500 (negotiable based on experience) Lucrative commission structure Company Vehicle + Fuel Allowance Medical Aid & Provident Fund If you don't hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

An exciting opportunity awaits to join the Datacentrix Digital Business Solutions team in KZN as a Senior Account Manager . We are looking for a professional with proven expertise in consultative selling and guiding clients through their digital transformation journey . We are looking for solid experience in selling data management services, application services, automation, and identity and access management (IDAM) solutions . A well-established network of contacts across the Public and / or Private Sector in KZN is essential. If you have a strong ability to identify, develop, negotiate, and close strategic business opportunities , this role offers the platform to engage with our dynamic and forward-thinking team .

Critical Requirements - Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Matric essential and relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 plus years’ experience as an Account Manager
• Proven track record of managing large accounts and achieving sales targets.
• Must have experience in selling Software Solutions (multi-vendor Solutions)
• A broad network of contacts and clients in KZN in either Public or Private Sector
• Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer
• Needs, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism
• A range of related to selling skills, communication skills, presentation skills, negotiating skills and other sales related skills will be an advantage.
• Experience in the Business Solutions IT industry is highly desired and an expert level ofknowledge is required, where product functionality and business environment must be strategically matched.
• Sales & marketing experience in an IT solutions selling environment. Expertise in selling arange of IT products and services is essential.
• End to end management of a sales channel is vital. This includes experience in account management, selling and product strategizing
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

Account Manager

About the role:
The Account Manager for the Government Growth & Retention Team is responsible for managing and expanding relationships with government clients. This role focuses on ensuring client satisfaction, driving growth in existing accounts, and retaining customer loyalty by delivering value through our products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders in government accounts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all client-related activities, including inquiries, support, and service issues.
• Identify opportunities for account growth by understanding client needs and aligning them with LexisNexis solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies for retaining existing clients and minimizing churn.
• Meet and exceed assigned growth targets and contribute to the overall revenue objectives of the Government Growth & Retention team.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits while ensuring client satisfaction.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape to provide clients with relevant insights and solutions.
• Gather feedback from clients to inform product development and enhancements.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in account management, preferably within the legal, information solutions, or government sector.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and building strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand and articulate complex solutions to clients.
• -Highly motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Work in a way that works for you.

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees.

Working with Us

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Working for you

We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

- Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits

- Disability insurance

- Dependent care and commuter spending accounts

- Life and accident insurance

- Retirement benefits (salary investment plan/employer stock purchase plan)

- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

About our Team

LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We’re one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful.

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Overview

An exciting opportunity awaits to join the Datacentrix Digital Business Solutions team in KZN as a Senior Account Manager . We are looking for a professional with proven expertise in consultative selling and guiding clients through their digital transformation journey . We are looking for solid experience in selling data management services, application services, automation, and identity and access management (IDAM) solutions . A well-established network of contacts across the Public and/or Private Sector in KZN is essential. If you have a strong ability to identify, develop, negotiate, and close strategic business opportunities , this role offers the platform to engage with our dynamic and forward-thinking team .

• Matric essential and relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 plus years’ experience as an Account Manager
• Proven track record of managing large accounts and achieving sales targets.
• Must have experience in selling Software Solutions (multi-vendor Solutions)
• A broad network of contacts and clients in KZN in either Public or Private Sector
• Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Selling to Customer
• Needs, Market Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Energy Level, Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism
• A range of related to selling skills, communication skills, presentation skills, negotiating skills and other sales related skills will be an advantage.
• Experience in the Business Solutions IT industry is highly desired and an expert level ofknowledge is required, where product functionality and business environment must be strategically matched.
• Sales & marketing experience in an IT solutions selling environment. Expertise in selling arange of IT products and services is essential.
• End to end management of a sales channel is vital. This includes experience in account management, selling and product strategizing
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

Overview

Our top National FMCG client and large manufacturer and supplier is seeking a National Account Manager to join their sales team based in KZN, Upper Highway area. This role will focus on managing their key national accounts, driving revenue growth, and implementing strategic sales initiatives.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key national accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and business objectives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive activities.
• Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with key accounts.
• Collaborate with internal departments (marketing, finance, product development, and customer service) to support overall business objectives.
• Utilize CRM systems to track customer interactions, sales activities, and performance metrics.
• Support and mentor account teams to enhance skills and knowledge.

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or related roles.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively.
• Customer-focused, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

Leadership, adaptability, teamwork, customer focus, attention to detail, time management, initiative, integrity, and strategic thinking.

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Leading Packaging company in the KZN area requires the expert skills of a qualified Key Account Manager to join their team.

The Account Manager is responsible to achieve the agreed targets of sales and profitability for the assigned customers in his/her region and to maintain and develop a sustainable relationship.

The Account Manager drives the development and implementation of the respective customer’s strategy. He/she is responsible for driving results into the business (sales, margin and receivables and inventories).

1. Develop and execute the sales account plans to ensure targets are met.
2. Maintain a sustainable relationship with the customer and open new growth opportunities.
3. Hold ownership for correct pricing and margins, claim handling, payments, and contract negotiations.
4. Responsible to implement price reviews and to drive cost recovery models in place at customer.
5. Drive cost, value added and efficiency initiatives.
6. Support exceptional quality and product delivery.
7. Drive innovation together with Product Management and the customer.
8. Collect market data and develop the yearly account budget.
9. Work closely with the global Sales Account Management team to align overall sales strategy.
10. Responsible for the quality of the information that is fed back into the group.
11. Understand the market drivers, deliverables, and competitors of the customer. Align these to the strategy of the client.
12. Hold responsibility to communicate and drive timelines/critical paths, samples collection and other tasks in project management.
13. Have ownership for the formalization of customer SLA’s.
14. Responsible for pipeline development and this is weekly updated with correct information.
15. Responsible for profit improvement initiatives at the customer.
16. Understand market synergies, trends, and market prices and is responsible to communicate that information back to EMM market price database.
17. Frequent visits to customers and prioritize time in front of the customer.
18. Responsible for accurate sales forecasting and demand management.

1. Matric (Grade 12)
2. Sales or Marketing Qualification (Degree preferred)
3. Fluent in English
4. Experience in an Account Management role with proven delivery of new business (essential)
5. Commercial Understanding (pricing methods/margin management)
6. Willing to travel locally (potential for overseas travel occasionally)
7. Advanced ERP and Microsoft Office Skills with strong Excel skills
8. Basic Financial Understanding
9. Manufacturing understanding preferred in the Packaging Industry.

Market Related

Your primary function is to grow and maintain healthy client relationships with the Agency’s clients and build effective working relationships with the production team and your peers.

You pride yourself on your ability to form relationships with people quickly and with ease. Your warm and outgoing personality is infectious, and you strive to constantly out-service your clients. Nothing is more important than gaining your client’s trust and your internal drive to succeed ensures that you do this as quickly as possible. You can juggle a million balls at once and are not afraid to be involved in strategic conversations or have a full day of admin. Your attention to detail is impeccable. You are passionate about Marketing and digital in particular. You have a solid understanding of the digital environment, the technologies that make it work and its capabilities, and are energised by the ever-changing digital landscape.

• Build and grow long-lasting client relationships with the Agency clients assigned to the role.
• Constantly strive to out-service the clients and provide value to them with every interaction.
• Perform the role of the key contact person for the client, bringing in your relevant AD, BUD or the CSD for support when necessary.
• Demonstrate the ability to deliver on the client’s business plans and implement them accordingly with the team.
• Manage the retention of existing clients by delivering consistently high standards.
• Manage the health of the client’s business within the Agency.
• Deliver bottom-line client profitability and grow the client’s business within the Agency.
• Ensure that client briefing sessions are productive & of value, constantly offering insights, best practices and recommendations.
• Brief projects internally and oversee the delivery of projects to clients.
• Establish and maintain productive communication between the client and the Agency.
• Produce weekly status reports to clients indicating the status of all jobs, projects or retainers.
• Invest in growing your knowledge of the client’s business and the industries in which they operate, actively tracking competitors and finding other information that will be of value to the team and the clients. This is not limited to digital but can include all other forms of marketing.
• Ensure that at all times, the Agency’s actions are in line with SLAs, processes, procedures, budgets and work ethic.
• Ensure that all CEs and billings are done accurately and timeously.
• Present proposals and be comfortable discussing costs with clients.
• Demonstrate working effectively in a team, showing restraint and respect.
• Be proactive regarding possible crises and escalate issues where necessary.
• Play a support role to the AD or CSD by assisting with any ad-hoc requests.
• Demonstrate behaviour aligned to the Agency's vision, values, policies, and procedures.

• Minimum 3 – 4 years of advertising agency experience in an account management role.
• A solid understanding of digital strategy with experience in social media, website and app development, media advertising, SEO, and digital research.
• A 3-year tertiary qualification preferably in marketing, advertising, communications, media or business.
• A relentless focus on attention to detail and consistency.
• An ability to take ownership and work in an autonomous manner.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage key stakeholders.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile, including working after-hours as needed.
• Project Management experience.
• Understanding of advertising and the creative process.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.
• Available and happy to work in a virtual environment