Key Account Manager – ICT Sales

Job description

About Us:

NetOne Zambia is a leading Information & Communications Technology Services Group and is looking to grow its Sales team through the introduction of additional Key Account Managers in the Sales & Customer Care division who shall take responsibility of business development through direct sales engagements. NetOne represents multiple OEM vendors such as Dell, HP, Cisco, Microsoft, Sage ERP, VMWare, Symantec, Avaya, Veeam, Net App, Oracle EATON & APC to name a few and the Key Account Managers shall be responsible for generating businesses leads and converting to sales for these products and related services within the government and private sector business entities in Zambia.

Role Overview:
We are seeking dynamic, results-driven Key Account Managers with a strong background in ICT sales and business development. The ideal candidates will be passionate about technology, skilled at building lasting client relationships, and motivated to deliver value through innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities through direct sales channels.
Manage and grow relationships with existing key accounts to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Represent leading OEM vendors including Dell, HP, Cisco, Microsoft, Sage ERP, VMware, Symantec, Avaya, Veeam, NetApp, Oracle, EATON, and APC.
Prepare and submit proposals, bids, and responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in line with customer requirements.
Play a key role in business pitches and ensure successful onboarding of new clients.
Achieve or exceed set sales targets and KPIs on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Act as the primary liaison between clients and internal departments to coordinate the delivery of products and services.
Conduct regular client meetings to review account performance, identify new needs, and propose appropriate ICT solutions.
Stay current with market trends, competitor activities, and OEM updates to maintain a competitive edge.
Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and client interactions in the CRM system.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Information Technology or related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years in a sales or pre-sales role in the ICT industry.
Proven experience selling servers, storage, and cyber security solutions to corporate clients.

Industry Knowledge:

Strong understanding of the ICT landscape, with technical familiarity in:Servers (HPE, Dell, Lenovo)Storage (NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE) Cyber Security (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos)

Skills & Competencies:

Strong account management and client relationship skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, ambitious, and results-driven.
Focused, accountable, responsible, and dedicated to delivering results.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right fit for this exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Send us a cover telling us about yourself, highlighting your background, experience, and why you are suitable for this role and a a copy of your CV.

Email your cv and Cover letter to:
careers@netone.co.zm

Subject Line: Key Account Manager – ICT Sales – Application (Indicating which town you are applying for)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to your application!