Senior Account Manager

Online Interview Questions

Current / most recent job title?
Senior Account Manager

1. Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

Set up a new product division within the business. Started customer base from zero and have grown it in a very difficult market.

2. Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Sourcing stock at pricing levels which enable the company to be able to resell at a profit.

3. Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

Positive person, with lots of tenacity, perseverance and the willingness to achieve company and personal goals.

4. Ideal business title: 

Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Product Manager / Regional Sales Manager

5. Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

• Sales
• Staff motivation
• Sales Growth
• Staff development and mentoring

6. Skill area of competence:

Extensive knowledge of the South African Timber markets.

7. Career summary:

• 5 years banking
• 30 years timber industry

8. Achievements: 

In a number of companies I have worked for, I have always been instrumental in either setting up a product group / and or new customer base

9. What do you absolutely love doing?

Interacting with people

10. Ideal company (culture and values):

Empowered employees, open door policy, supportive and team orientated.