Job Description

Are you ready to drive growth and make an impact in the dynamic world of HR and Payroll?We're looking for an energetic and results-driven Sales Account Manager to join the Sage team, focusing on South Africa. This is your chance to shape the future of Sage HR & Payroll solutions, build lasting relationships with clients and partners, and maximize Sage's market share in an exciting and ever-evolving domain. If you're passionate about sales and customer success, this is the role for you!Key Responsibilities Drive Sales Excellence: Achieve and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets for Sage HR & Payroll solutions by executing a well-defined sales and marketing strategy.
Own New Customer Acquisition (NCA): Identify high-potential accounts and collaborate with the Sales Manager to execute a focused NCA strategy, driving revenue growth and customer expansion.
Partner Collaboration: Manage partner opportunities from start to finish, offering strategic support and helping to drive sales activities that generate significant revenue.
Engage with Customers: Conduct site visits to meet with potential and existing customers, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs and presenting tailored solutions that deliver maximum value.
Deliver Exceptional Presentations: Perform or coordinate high-impact product demos, leveraging Sage's resources to ensure prospects are inspired and informed.
Market Insights: Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activities, providing valuable insights to your clients and driving Sage's competitive edge.
Build Lasting Relationships: Consistently engage with customers to foster strong, long-term relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention for the long haul.
Pipeline Mastery: Proactively develop and manage a healthy sales pipeline using Salesforce, ensuring visibility, accuracy, and strategic alignment throughout the sales lifecycle.
Forecasting Accuracy: Maintain a precise forecast that reflects the true status of all sales activities, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
Be the Sage Ambassador: Actively represent Sage on social media platforms like LinkedIn, sharing your passion for our products and building our brand presence.Skills, Experience, and Qualifications We're Looking For:Sales-Driven: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a customer-facing sales role, with a proven track record in achieving sales targets.
HR & Payroll Expertise: Strong experience in HR and Payroll sales, with deep knowledge of solutions in this space.
Excellent Communication & Presentation: Exceptional listening and communication skills, with the ability to engage and persuade all levels of decision-makers.
Self-Starter with Results-Oriented Mindset: A proactive approach to driving results independently, with a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed in sales.
Relationship Builder: You have a talent for connecting with others and maintaining relationships with both customers and business partners.
Organized and Focused: Strong time-management skills, with the ability to organize and prioritize your daily and weekly goals effectively.
Qualifications: Degree or diploma in Business, IT, Finance, or a related field. A deep understanding of Payroll and HR is a must!
Why Join Sage?At Sage, we believe in empowering our team to make a difference. You'll be part of a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions matter, and your growth is our priority.If you're ready to take your career to the next level with an exciting opportunity in the HR & Payroll space, apply now and be a part of our winning team at Sage!Function SalesCountry South AfricaOffice Location JohannesburgWork Place type HybridAdvert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.
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