Account Executive

Schools Account Executive (Pretoria)

Introduction

An educational software company with offices in South Africa is seeking a Sales Representative located in the Pretoria with at least three to five years experience within a sales role to join their team.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for generating school leads and sales as well as to increase revenue from existing schools. This team sells our Software as a to schools. This role also requires doing market research on competitors and how the company fits into the market.

Requirements

Minimum education (essential)

Matric

Minimum education (desirable)

Relevant Diploma or Certificate

Minimum Applicable Experience (years)

3 - 5 years

Required Nature Of Experience

Sales
Working in the schools environment
Customer service
Cold Calling
Working within a digital environment
Digital technology
CRM Systems

Skills And Knowledge (essential)

Working on/with Windows or IOS
IT Systems
Managing Clients
CRM system
Presentation skills

Skills And Knowledge (desirable)

Google Suite
Knowledge of the Education environment

Other

Residing in Pretoria.
Fluent in English.
Valid drivers license and road worthy vehicle.
Flexibility to work between 7:00 and 18:00 (GMT+2) on weekdays.

Key Performance Areas, Weights and Objectives

Revenue Growth 50%

Generate new business (new accounts) for revenue growth against targeted growth. (80%)
Upselling and cross-selling revenue growth on existing business. (20%)

Pipeline Management 25%

Identify prospects and prioritise activities with key prospects. (50%)
Restrict and control sales pipeline leakage. (15%)
Prepare an appropriate sales approach for different audiences, including presentations and discussions. (15%)
Monitor the conversion process with adequate communication and feedback to potential clients. (5%)
Prepare an annual sales plan, and prepare and control budgets and forecasts. (5%)
Convert sales leads within reasonable time and in line with sales targets. (10%)

Continuous Development 10%

Understand all products available in the d6 offering. (80%)
Continuously provide team members with relevant market and product related information. (20%)
Budgeting, Reporting and Admin
10%
Ensure continuous updating of applicable sales software with recent information, activities and actions. (100%)

Events Planning and Coordination 5%