Key Account Manager

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Company

hirify.global South Africa is seeking a commercial professional to manage strategic customer accounts and support growth across key markets.

What you will do

• Own account plans that support business growth, customer satisfaction, and retention.
• Lead qualified opportunities through proposal development, bid submission, negotiation, and contract award.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, legal, and project teams on compliant and profitable bids.
• Identify market expansion opportunities and position products and solutions using competitor analysis and customer insights.
• Build stakeholder networks, support customer onboarding and training, and manage after-sales requirements.
• Maintain CRM, market intelligence, pipeline data, forecasts, and governance reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum technical qualification; a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in marketing, sales, or a commercial environment.
• Experience in customer relationship management, key account leadership, or B2B commercial roles.
• Demonstrated capability in bid management, contract negotiation, and business development.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, storytelling, and commercial skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in complex commercial environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working models supporting work-life balance.
• Attractive remuneration and special payments.
• Structured onboarding, targeted training, and tailored talent development.
• Innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.
• Health management, ergonomic workstations, and occupational health and safety programs.
• Mobility and sustainability initiatives.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV through the hirify.global Careers page by 21 August 2026.
• If not contacted within 14 days after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.