Account Manager Job in Kenya | Sevenseas Technologies Jobs

We are a leading provider of integrated business and technology solutions across Africa, in the Financial, Telecom, Real Estate, Service Industries and Government.

We work in partnership with global technology industry leaders and collaborative synergies with domain & technology centric eco-system partners.

We deliver business value to customers through a combination of process excellence, quality frameworks and service delivery innovation.

Due to our rapid expansion, we are seeking results oriented, highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to fill the following vacant positions;

Key Account Manager – Managed Services

Ref: SST/KE/KAM/2011

Reporting to the Business Development Manager-Managed Services, the incumbents will develop business objectives and determine the sales operational vision in line with our strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets as per agreed business plan and maintain a healthy sales funnel;
• Develop and maintain a client database;
• Respond to client enquiries for solutions as received through online tools, hard copies, walk in or telephone enquiries;
• Support in the preparation of sales strategies to enable the team achieve their set target;
• Work closely with vendors and partners to pursue client leads and new opportunities as well as keep abreast with their strategy plans and market trends;
• Compile and follow up feedback from clients and vendors on the solutions with requirements as required by the customers;
• Prepare monthly sales reports; and
• Work with the Bid Management Team to ensure all requirements for the bids, scheduled and customized, are acquired and implemented in the bidding process and delivered on time to the clients.

Skills & Competencies

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Marketing, Sales or related field;
• Relevant Certification in IT Sales;
• Sales, Marketing or Customer Service training is an added advantage
• 3- 4 years of experience in a technology services sales role.

For the above position, you require to have proven experience at liaising, negotiating, influencing, presenting and working with key external and internal stakeholders.

You shall possess, strategic planning skills with excellent verbal and written communication.

You must demonstrate ability to work in a highly driven environment, be results oriented and an innovative thinker.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the position and can clearly demonstrate ability to meet the above criteria, submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the reference to talent@sevenseastech.com on or before 25th November 2011