Key Accounts Manager
Listing reference: arcmt_000944
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Steel Industry
Job category: (Key) Account Management
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly”, a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.
Introduction
ArcelorMittal is recruiting for a Key Accounts Manager, Commercial, Coastal (S3)
Job description
• Manage full sales cycle including budgeting, forecasting, sales, dispatches, claim resolution and final payment
• Develop and maintain sound business relationships
• Manage account plan with customers that translate strategy into action plans
• Manage long-term proactive relationships with customers and all aspects related to customer relations
• Implement account plans with customers
• Develop new business with the customer in line with new market development plans/strategy
• Manage ArcelorMittal business with the customer to maximize the long-term profit for ArcelorMittal
• Set and maintain sales targets
• Manage relevant work teams
• Develop and maintain sound business relationships
• Manage account plan with customers that translate strategy into action plans
• Manage long-term proactive relationships with customers and all aspects related to customer relations
• Implement account plans with customers
• Develop new business with the customer in line with new market development plans/strategy
• Manage ArcelorMittal business with the customer to maximize the long-term profit for ArcelorMittal
• Set and maintain sales targets
• Manage relevant work teams
• Actively pursuing new business opportunities for ArcelorMittal
• Establish a sustainable customer base in the KZN region to grow market share
• Establish a sustainable customer base in the KZN region to grow market share
Minimum requirements
Qualification and requirement
B. Degree/ HND/ B.Tech/ M. Diploma in Marketing (NQF 7/10)
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience
• Good product/plant/market knowledge
• Management experience essential
• Computer literate (MS Office, SAP)
• Good product/plant/market knowledge
• Management experience essential
• Computer literate (MS Office, SAP)
Personal Attributes
• Ability to develop and maintain sound business relationships
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good business acumen
• Excellent communications, negotiation and presentation skills
• Thorough knowledge of domestic and global markets
• Customer orientated
• Ability to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good business acumen
• Excellent communications, negotiation and presentation skills
• Thorough knowledge of domestic and global markets
• Customer orientated
• Ability to meet and exceed revenue targets