E-COMMERCE ACCOUNT MANAGER (Gauteng)

2025/03/05
Reference Number
SM-6343
Description

Role Overview:

The E-commerce Account Manager is responsible for engaging and onboarding vendors per the client-provided target list. This role includes lead qualification, setting up vendor meetings, conducting onboarding presentations, and managing the contract finalization process.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Vendor Engagement & Onboarding

  • Conduct Lead Qualification & Chase, ensuring target vendors are engaged​

  • Schedule and conduct introduction meetings, using Amazon-provided pitch decks​

  • Own vendor relationships until contract finalization, ensuring smooth onboarding​

  • Send the onboarding pack (PowerPoint, T&Cs, PHP catalog template) to vendors.

Contract Management & KPI Execution

  • Guide vendors through contract signing and listing information submission.

  • Identify vendors who may struggle with compliance and provide necessary guidance.

  • Ensure accurate tracking of vendor onboarding metrics, reporting progress to leadership.

Performance Reporting & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate vendor onboarding status records.

  • Ensure daily KPI tracking is up to date​

  • Use standardized checklists before escalating any issues​

  • Expedite completion of PHP catalog templates and share them with Amazon VM.

Skills & Competencies Required:

  • Sales & Negotiation Skills – Ability to close vendor agreements successfully.

  • Presentation & Communication – Comfortably conduct onboarding meetings and negotiations.

  • Data Tracking & Reporting – Strong ability to track onboarding progress and update KPI dashboards​

Problem Solving – Ability to identify onboarding issues and escalate when necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

  • Education: Matric + Diploma/Degree in Business or related field preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum 3+ years in B2B sales, vendor onboarding, or e-commerce.

  • Technical Skills: CRM, PowerPoint, Google Sheets (for tracking).

Other Requirements: Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Contract
Salary
Market Related
Duration
< 6 Months
EE Position
No
Location
Gauteng