Johannesburg
34 days ago
Account Manager III

Job Description

Are you a results-oriented?

Are you an accomplished sales professional with a proven track record in selling software solutions?

About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the RoleAs a New Account Acquisition Representative, you are responsible for the full Sales cycle of new business opportunities. You will leverage expertise and knowledge to convey credibility and assess customer needs. You will close deals in a targeted and professional manner and achieve set Sales Targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

Delivering annual financial performance of Business Unit

Driving customer retention strategies:

Proactively drive pipeline creation and gross sales

Effectively manage pipeline and accurate forecasting

Structuring, negotiating and closing deals, working closely with account management team.

Helping develop, and then execute on, a sales strategy within your defined territory.

Effectively manage multiple sales opportunities

Requirements

Minimum 5 years sales and software experience in technology sales.

A self-starter with a consistent track record in a quota bearing sales environment and proven sales track record in previous roles.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to interact with customers in a consultative, face-to-face selling and social media selling.

Ability to present face-to-face and on online platforms.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and rapidly growing product sales environment.

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute sales strategies.

Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working for youWe know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: Medical Aid Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover) Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy Study Leave

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.  

LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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