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Key Account Manager – Contec Global Group

Contec Global Group – Established in 1984 and headquartered in London, has a worldwide presence, with operations in Asia, Africa, and Europe. As a company established on the platform of e-Governance and smart technologies, Contec Global is among the most experienced independent technology and systems organizations operating in developing countries. Today, the Group is engaged, globally, in providing integrated, systems-based solutions in the fields of Secure Technologies, Infrastructure, and Hospitality.

Our core focus is using technology to sustainably advance humanity. We are going beyond geographical and political borders in biometric technology, agriculture, transportation, mobile and financial technology, telecommunication, and green energy. Our expertise in creating, developing, and implementing large-scale projects makes us confident that we can achieve uncommon results and rapid progress in sustainability in the coming years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Key Account Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Role Overview

• The Key Account Manager (KAM) is responsible for driving revenue growth by closing high-value deals, strengthening client relationships, and expanding JCI’s market presence.
• This role exists to address a crucial business challenge low conversion rates and stalled deals, and is therefore focused on sales execution, client engagement, and end-to-end deal closure.
• Unlike the Business Development Director (BDD), who focuses on lead generation, strategy, partnerships, and pipeline expansion, the KAM is focused on turning opportunities into sales, managing key accounts, and delivering measurable revenue results.
• The role reports directly to the Managing Director, ensuring clear accountability for deal closure and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue & Performance Delivery:

• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Track and report on sales performance, pipeline status, and closing ratios.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling within existing accounts.

Collaboration & Internal Coordination:

• Work closely with the Design, Projects, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure project feasibility and alignment.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Director on market trends, client insights, and lead quality.
• Ensure timely communication and handover to project teams after contract signing.

Sales & Deal Closure:

• Own and drive the end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting to negotiation and closure.
• Convert qualified leads from the Business Development team into successful deals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring seamless communication.
• Maintain deep understanding of client needs, business objectives, and project expectations.
• Conduct regular check-ins, reviews, and follow-ups to strengthen client trust.
• Prepare and deliver client proposals, quotations, and presentations.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts in alignment with company standards. Key Account Management
• Manage and grow relationships with existing high-value clients, ensuring repeat business.

Market Insight & Client Intelligence:

• Stay updated on interior design trends, pricing, competitor activities, and customer expectations.
• Provide feedback to management to support continuous improvement of products and services.

KPIs

• Monthly revenue achieved
• Deal closure rate (%)
• Time-to-close per deal
• Cross-selling and upselling success
• Accuracy of sales forecasts and reporting.
• Sales conversion from qualified leads
• Number of retained and repeat clients
• Client satisfaction scores

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• High emotional intelligence, confidence, and excellent relationship management.
• Minimum 4–6 years proven experience in sales, key account management, or client-facing roles, ideally within Interior Design, Architecture, Real Estate, or Luxury Products.
• Demonstrated success in closing high-value deals.

Key Competencies:

• Sales closing ability
• Client relationship management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Attention to detail
• Professional communication.
• Negotiation & persuasion
• Pipeline management & reporting
• Business insight