Senior Key Account Manager

Senior Key Account Manager

Agency:
Switch Recruit
Posted On:
Reference Number:
0063027
City:
Durban
Province:
KwaZulu-Natal
Country:
South Africa
Contract Type:
Permanent
Availability:
Immediately
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience as a Senior Account Manager or in a similar managerial role.
  • Proficient in the MS Office Suite.
  • Previous experience within the courier or logistics industry is preferred.
  • Strong strategic thinking with excellent commercial acumen.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.
Description:

Our client, a leading courier company, is seeking a dynamic Senior Key Account Manager to manage and grow key client relationships at an executive level. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to partner with C-suite stakeholders, shape long-term strategic partnerships and drive innovation, client satisfaction and sustainable business growth.

Additional Information:
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Account Managers and support staff to drive high performance and professional growth.
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively while ensuring performance standards and service expectations are consistently achieved.
  • Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture centred on continuous improvement and value creation.
  • Take full ownership of account performance, including revenue growth, profitability and service delivery.
  • Develop and implement strategic account plans to identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling and upselling.
  • Ensure the consistent delivery of agreed contractual obligations, key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless service delivery and a consistent client experience.
  • Oversee the end-to-end customer journey, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and resolve operational gaps.
  • Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with client objectives and priorities.
  • Serve as the primary relationship manager and senior escalation point for key strategic accounts.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-suite executives and other key decision-makers.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of each client's business, objectives, challenges and long-term strategy to provide value-added solutions.
  • Drive client satisfaction, retention and long-term account growth through a proactive and consultative approach.
  • Prepare and present executive-level reports on account performance, business opportunities and potential risks.
  • Utilise data and business insights to support strategic decision-making and strengthen client relationships.
  • Proactively identify, escalate and mitigate risks that may impact customer satisfaction or business performance.
  • Establish and maintain effective governance frameworks, including executive business reviews, performance reporting and strategic planning sessions.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.

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