IT Sales Account Manager (Trainee/Graduate)
VirtuHire Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Junior Account Management role at VirtuHire. Remote, South Africa.
Pay not stated Sales Account Manager salary
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What you'll do
- Reach prospective customers by phone and email to create new business opportunities
- Check whether leads are a fit and learn what potential customers need
- Arrange sales meetings, help move prospects through the process, and prepare quotes
- Build customer relationships and progress toward managing accounts on your own
- Track opportunities in CRM systems and Microsoft 365 while working toward targets and closing deals
What you bring
- You are a recent graduate or have up to two years in sales, telesales, sales development or customer service
- You communicate confidently in spoken and written English, including by phone and email
- You are resilient with sales targets and bring a real interest in technology and a sales career
Who this fits
This entry-level role suits someone ready to learn through training, coaching and feedback, then grow toward independent account management. It is a permanent, full-time remote role in South Africa, with Monday-to-Friday working hours aligned to the UK.
From the employer
About the role
Our client in the looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join their team as an IT Sales Account Manager. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in technology sales, with structured training and opportunities for progression.
You will develop your sales skills through outbound prospecting, qualifying leads, booking meetings, preparing quotes, and building towards managing customer accounts. This role is suited to someone who is eager to learn, confident communicating with people, and motivated by targets and earning potential.
Type: Permanent, full-time
Working hours: UK hours, Monday to Friday
Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound phone and email outreach to identify potential customers and generate new business opportunities.
- Qualify leads and assess potential customers' needs.
- Book meetings and support the sales process.
- Prepare and send quotes to prospective customers.
- Develop relationships with customers and work towards managing accounts independently.
- Use CRM systems and Microsoft 365 to support sales activities.
- Work towards sales targets, building a healthy pipeline and closing deals.
- Learn from sales leadership through training, coaching, and ongoing development.
Requirements
- A recent graduate or someone with 0–2 years of experience in sales, telesales, sales development, or customer service.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Confidence communicating over the phone and through email.
- Resilience and a willingness to work towards sales targets.
- A genuine interest in technology and a desire to build a career in sales.
- A proactive, motivated, and coachable attitude.
- A willingness to learn, take feedback on board, and develop new skills.
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