In 1996, Hisense officially entered the South African market with product lines covering televisions, refrigerators, mobile phones, washing machines, air conditioners, and other products. Its sales channels covered over 5,100 stores within South Africa and radiated to more than 10 surrounding countries in Southern Africa, such as Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
From 2012 to the present, Hisense's product sales in the South African market have been increasing year by year. As of 2019, Hisense's refrigerators had a sales volume share of 29% and ranked first in the South African market, with sales revenue also at 26% and ranking first. Hisense's televisions had a sales volume share of 26% and ranked first in the South African market, with sales revenue at 24% and ranking second.
Junior Key Account Manager
Reports to: Senior Sales Manager
Role Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Key Account Manager to support the Key Account Management team in driving operational efficiency and client satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional with a background in sales, business development, or sales administration, particularly within the consumer electronics industry.
The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and basic experience in PSI tracking, and forecasting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection, maintenance, and basic analysis of PSI (Purchase, Sales, Inventory) data.
- Support monthly and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Aid KAMs in managing trade agreements, customer incentives, and billing processes. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of pricing, stock levels, and active promotions.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely listing of new items across customer platforms.
- Liaise with sales admin staff and couriers to provide timely delivery and invoicing updates to customers. Address any related queries efficiently.
- Accompany KAMs on store and client visits as required, gathering market intelligence and supporting in-field activities.
- Draft and track contact reports, ensuring they follow through the internal approval process.
- Ensure customer records, trade terms, and promotional plans are consistently updated and documented.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Entry-level with up to 2 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Sales Administration, or Key Account Support, preferably within the consumer electronics industry.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with ERP or sales CRM systems is advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Gain valuable hands-on experience supporting major accounts.
- Be part of a dynamic and supportive team in a fast-growing consumer electronics business.
- Build a foundation for a long-term career in account management or commercial operations.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Exposure to multinational operations
- The opportunity to build operational expertise in a high-growth market
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bedfordview, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working in the consumer electronic industry, value-added resellers (VARs), distribution or related business?
Education:
- Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
