• Application Deadline: Wed, 2 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 4 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦200,000 - ₦300,000/month
  

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and professional Account Manager to join our team. As a Professional Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of key accounts. Your primary focus will be on fostering strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for business expansion, and ensuring client satisfaction.


• This role requires exceptional communication and negotiation skills, a strong business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned key accounts, serving as the primary point of contact.


• Develop a deep understanding of clients' business needs, goals, and challenges to provide tailored solutions that drive client success.


• Actively engage with clients to identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expanding service offerings.


• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, operations, and customer support, to ensure seamless service delivery and exceed client expectations.


• Conduct regular business reviews with clients to assess performance, address concerns, and identify areas for improvement.


• Develop and execute account plans and strategies to maximize client retention and revenue growth.


• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify potential risks and opportunities for clients.


• Prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations, proposals, and contracts to secure new business opportunities.


• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with clients, ensuring profitability while maintaining client satisfaction.


• Provide accurate sales forecasts, reports, and updates on account activities to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. MBA is a plus.


• Professional qualification or membership in accounting professional bodies (foreign or local)


• 5 + years of experience in financial leadership roles, with a track record of success in driving growth and profitability in a complex business environment


• Proven track record of success in a similar account management role, preferably in a B2B environment.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust and credibility with clients.


• Excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.


• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.


• Results-oriented with a proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.


• Proficiency in sage 300  software and Microsoft Office Suite.


• Experience in the transportation industry or a related field is highly desirable.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.