POSITIONExport Account Manager – ChannelLOCATIONJohannesburgSALARYR 480 000 per annumSUMMARYA multinational leader in Automation offering document solutions globally is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Export Account Manager. The Export Account Manager manages the allocated Dealer Channel network, focusing on identifying sales opportunities in the cross-border Southern African market segment.RESPONSIBILITIESAssist in the development of Growth Plans, targets and objectives for the target market Channel plans.Assist in developing budgets and sales forecasts and maintain and update estimates on a weekly and monthly basis.Develop, manage and complete weekly/monthly sales forecasts from lead, qualified lead to sale converted.Achievement of the Channel target market targets and objectives through effective implementation of the Growth Plans.Manage and maintain good relationships with key internal stakeholdersManage and maintain good customer relationships.Liaise and communicate with internal departments.Liaise with Customer Service and Support department to ensure customer service requirements are metTravel will be required to SADC countries when neededMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS3 – 5 years of sales and account management experience in a Corporate Sales environment.SADC Export Sales experiencePreferably able to converse in Swahili, Portuguese/and or French.Good understanding of social demands in Africa and the role they play in business in AfricaResourceful, innovative, and proactive.Ability to multitask and prioritise.Excellent time management skills.Conflict resolution and mediation skills.Interpersonal communication and listening skills.Leadership, motivation and coaching.National Senior CertificateRelevant qualification in Sales/Marketing/Business