Account Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Description

Position: Account ManagerLocation:

NairobiFull time Job

Salary: 80,000 – 140,000 + Commission

Department: Sales

Reports to: Head of Sales – Power         Intro: A Large distributor of power back up systems is looking for an Account Manager to help with operations expansion.

General Duties & Responsibilities

Promote sales of systems and products

Manage customer accounts including all related aspects

Follow up on instructions by the Head of Sales

Be responsible for the overall satisfaction of the customer

Schedule and conduct customer meetings

Issue customer proposals and conduct weekly follow-up

Issue periodic marketing write ups and mail shots

Participate in site surveys

Submit weekly reports to Head of Sales

Submit an annual business plan

Conduct market and products research

Generate sales leads

Create new customer accounts

Manage existing customer accounts

Maintain high level of product/system knowledge

Meet sales targets

Present and demonstrate systems / products

Conduct road shows and other marketing events

Support all customer requirements for his/her accounts

Prepare tender responses

Building POs BOM and allocate the relevant stock items

Maintain updated customers list

Manage debt collection for your accounts

Required Academic Qualifications:

At least 3 years previous sales of power back-up systems a MUST.

Candidate MUST have a car.

Preferred candidate should be an Electrical Engineer with Sales experience

Have a proven track record handling major accounts (evaluation will be done on  3 key accounts closed and their value)

MUST  have good presentation skills

Must have good negotiation skills

Proficiency in: Advance Excel, PowerPoint  and Ms Word

Other Attributes:

Must demonstrate sales and marketing prowess

Be articulate and able to communicate well with customers

Ability to learn fast

Posses good organizational and time management skills

Be a team player

Able to work with minimum supervision

Self driven with high level of integrity

Be hardworking and  prepared to work beyond the stipulated working hours to meet deadlines

How to Apply

Those candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications should submit their resumes to apply@dumaworks.com with the subject line consisting of ‘ACCOUNT MANAGER 1670′, Include your NAME and PHONE NUMBER in the email body. (Otherwise your application may get lost)