Job Description

Senior Client Account Executive - Design and Build Industry
Location: Johannesburg
Company: Upmarket Design Company
Are you a dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a passion for client management in the design and build industry? Join an innovative Upmarket Design Company in Johannesburg as a Client Account Executive.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Project lead& Project management
• Client liaison
• Client meetings
• Staff management & team lead
• On site and project management
• Site meetings
• Professional team meetings
• Meeting with Professional building teams: Engineers, Architects, QS's, etc
• Extensive project administration and documentation
• Reading and understanding of construction and working drawings

The Client Account Executive serves as the primary business contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and overseeing the delivery of projects from start to finish. You will be responsible for closing deals, managing an internal project team (6 to 10 people), ensuring project completion within budget, timelines, and scope, and providing clients with a seamless experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and nurture client relationships
• Develop and produce preliminary and final project budgets
• Ensure design team drawings and furniture details are accurate
• Manage procurement and ensure purchase orders are placed
• Lead and coordinate the internal project team
• Oversee financial aspects of the client account
• Supervise site completion and handover to the client
• Administer project timelines and deadlines
• Sales: Apply strong sales skills to close deals and maintain business
• Manage multiple internal teams and ensure tasks are completed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in Account Management, specifically in building and maintaining customer relationships
• 5-10 of experience in Account/Project Management within Construction, Interior Design, Project Management, Engineering, or Architectural industries
• Strong sales skills with the ability to conclude deals
• Experience managing timelines and deadlines (formal Project Management certification not required)
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent administrative skills - admin is crucial to success in this role
• Technically competent with excellent negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and able to work under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work after hours and weekends when required
• Capable of managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously with minimal supervision

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• CTC: R50 000 - R70,000 per month - offer depends on your current salary, skill set, qualifications and experience
• Note: No additional benefits are offered; the employee is responsible for medical aid, pension, petrol, cell phone

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Head of Operations
• Subordinates: Project team
• Liaises with: Clients, Professional Consulting Teams, Design Team, Project Managers, Procurement, Finance, Quantity Surveyors

If you are looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced and creative environment, and have the experience required for this position, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your detailed CV to Michelle, redlinerecruitmentcvs@gmail.com
Please do not send a short resume, it's a detailed CV market, clients want to see all your duties per position and the projects that you have worked on etc.

Skills Required