Sales Account Manager (South Africa - Johannesburg )
At a glance
Mid-level Account Management role at Super Micro Computer. Johannesburg.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Manage assigned accounts, quotes, inventory, pricing, and orders through delivery
- Build customer relationships with system integrators, VARs, and OEMs while supporting service needs
- Find prospects through outbound calls, qualify opportunities, and create vertical-market target lists
- Share product and market information while working through credit and after-sales issues
- Pursue leads and sales quotas through active account development
What you bring
- Experience selling servers is preferred for this account management role
- Strong organization, proactive judgment, and an entrepreneurial approach to sales work
- Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication across cultures and disciplines
- Hands-on troubleshooting ability and skill in resolving customer problems
Who this fits
You’ll suit a proactive salesperson who enjoys prospecting, account ownership, customer service, and order follow-through. The role is based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and a business or engineering degree is welcomed but not required.
From the employer
Job Req ID: 29147
About Supermicro:
Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are amongst the fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer many new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us to drive accelerated growth and technology-led innovation in the global marketplace.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a proactive and passionate Sales Account Manager to join Supermicro®, a leading global provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions. You will manage customer accounts, drive sales through active prospecting, and develop strategic relationships with system integrators, VARs, and OEMs, ensuring exceptional customer service and successful order fulfillment. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and preferably experience in server sales.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and handle the assigned accounts to make sure to achieve the quote
- Develop/supervise customer service relationships with assigned accounts and prospects
- Monitor inventory, negotiate prices, and enter and monitor orders from start to delivery. facilitate credit issues and after-sales services
- Responsible for outbound cold calls and potential customers, e.g., System integrators, VARs, OEMs
- Qualify opportunities and follow up; create target lists for vertical markets
- Develop relationships, communicate product and market information
- Consistently achieve leads and quota
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not essential
- Candidates should demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a proactive, positive attitude
- Experience in a server sales environment preferred
- Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multiple disciplines and cultures
- Passionate about sales activities
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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