About this role
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Junior Sales Account Manager to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives in a client-facing environment and is eager to build a successful career in account management and business development. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong technical understanding, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing long-term client relationships. You will be responsible for managing and growing customer accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting the broader sales team in delivering exceptional customer service and commercial success. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing clients to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate new business opportunities. Manage the sales process from initial engagement through to deal closure. Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and provide suitable solutions. Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and performance objectives. Support senior Account Managers with account management activities and client engagements. Assist in managing key customer accounts and ensuring prompt resolution of client queries. Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize revenue growth. Maintain accurate sales records, forecasts, and pipeline activity. Stay informed on industry trends, products, services, and competitor activity. Minimum Requirements Qualifications & Experience Previous experience in sales, account management, business development, or a customer-facing commercial role. Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand and communicate technical solutions to clients. Experience dealing with SMEs and corporate clients will be advantageous. Skills & Competencies Strong relationship-building and networking abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Commercially minded with strong business acumen. Confident presenter and negotiator. Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into business results. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities. Team-oriented with the ability to support and collaborate with colleagues. Leadership potential and a desire to grow into a senior account management role. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Energetic, enthusiastic, and results-driven. A natural relationship builder with a customer-focused mindset. Proactive and self-motivated. Professional, confident, and approachable. Resilient and able to perform well under pressure. Solution-oriented with a positive attitude. Comfortable taking initiative and working with minimal supervision. What Success Looks Like Consistently achieving sales and revenue targets. Building strong and lasting client relationships. Growing existing accounts and securing new business opportunities. Delivering exceptional customer service and client satisfaction. Supporting the success and productivity of the wider sales team. Demonstrating ownership, accountability, and commercial impact. Apply now! For more IT jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/ I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Development Data Engineer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture ... and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information contact: Sfundo Shoba Recruitment Consultant https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfundo-shoba-500ab4202/