Account Manager

Job description

Closing date: 24/02/2022 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Silindokuhle Bawuti Reference number: 73467 Permanent ER24 Corporate Office | Sandton | South Africa MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB Be Part of Something Exciting. Shape the Future with Us. Are you an experienced Account Manager ready for your next career-defining opportunity? We are building a talent pool for an exciting new Account Manager opportunity anticipated to commence in January 2027 . While the role is not immediately available, we are seeking exceptional leaders who would like to be considered early for this exciting venture and future growth journey. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the ground up, helping to shape a high-performing customer experience environment that will make a meaningful impact on our customers, employees, and business. We are preferably looking for someone with proven experience and knowledge in a healthcare/ paramedical services environment. This role will ensure client retention, by managing clients in line with their contractual agreements including upselling and cross selling within Corporate Sales existing client within the designated territories. REQUIRED EDUCATION Essential: Grade 12 with experience Desired: Degree in Business Administration REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Essential: 2-5 years’ experience in Sales / Account Management environment Desired: 2 -3 years Account Management Experience KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Pro-actively manage client retention Grow existing client base through upselling and cross selling Manage keys accounts and internal and external stakeholders Maintain and update client databases Monitor account payments Account management Reports to clients REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Emergency Medical Services environment Written and verbal communication Ability to develop and maintain client relationships Ability to communicate; present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation; including executive Valid drivers license and own reliable transport Deliver client,focused solutions based on customer needs Listening; negotiation and presentation skills Upselling and cross selling ER24 products and services Manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements. It is a condition of employment that all Mediclinic employees based in Southern Africa are vaccinated against any dangerous or life threatening transmissible diseases. Currently applications for the advertised position will only be considered from applicants who have been at least partially vaccinated against Covid-19 by the time of their appointment with an understanding that full vaccination will be achieved within two (2) months after appointment date.