Account Manager at Computer Warehouse Group Plc

Computer Warehouse Group Plc (NSE: CWG) is a leading provider of Information, and Communication Technology solutions services across West, Central, and Eastern Africa. CWG is also a leading cloud services provider, enabling Africa’s SMEs to exploit cloud services for commerce and management.

Through her diverse portfolio of solutions, CWG PLC, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, enables customers to plan, architect, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide efficiencies for tomorrow’s competitive landscape.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Account Manager

Location: Port Harcourt

Job Description

• The Account Manager/Sales Executive is a key position within the company. He will already have at least 3 - 5 years’ experience selling in the Enterprise space. The Account Manager will focus on developing their process skills, product knowledge and hone their solution definition skills. He will also focus on demand creation and account management.
• The Account Manager is accountable to the client for delivering measurable business value and accountable to the business head for achieving the current revenue target.
• The key goal of the Account Manager is to achieve a minimum of ‘Solution Provider’ status with their accounts with the challenge to achieve ‘Trusted Advisor’ status.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Client Relationships Build strong, value-based relationships at all levels and across all relevant departments/divisions of the client organization. Develop an Account Plan for all key clients. Update at least monthly. Create Demand Create demand for all of company’s products and services using company’s Account Planning process Identify and qualify opportunities to determine the fit for company’s products and services Develop and communicate key information using the Opportunity Planning Process:
  • Balance sales pipeline with prospects at all stages of buying cycle
  • Effective use of Win/loss reviews to improve your win ration in your accounts

The Account Manager must

• Be an expert in all aspects of sales, sales management, organizational change, consulting, and project management
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of sales automation, marketing, and consulting. Become proficient in the use of standard software tools: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel, CRM system, as deployed.
• Develop clients who are Strategic Partners and serve as references Regularly offer constructive feedback to Product Managers and Business Development Managers to enhance our products and services Identify new product/service ideas and involve the appropriate person to determine its commercial viability Attributes
  • Articulate with excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Must possess persuasive and negotiating skills
  • Self -confident and aggressive in pursuing targets
  • Must have a great drive to perform and deliver results
  • Must be conversant with current developments in IT

Educational Qualification

• HND/B.A/B.Sc. Computer Science/Engineering/Business Admin or any related degree
• Must be comfortable with meeting CEOs and top management Account Manager Manager

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV's and application letter stating job title & location, e.g Account Manager, Port Harcourt, to: hr.cwg@cwlgroup.com