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Key Account Manager (Licensing and Connectivity)

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Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Client in the ICT and Technology Industry is seeking to employ a Key Account Manager Channel Licensing and Connectivity to join their team based in Durban.

An awesome opportunity awaits!


Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years experience in ICT account management or channel sales
  • Proven Microsoft licensing experience (CSP model exposure required)
  • Experience selling and managing connectivity solutions (Fibre DIA Wireless MPLS SD-WAN)
  • Strong understanding of channel sales environments and partner ecosystems
  • Track record of achieving revenue and gross profit targets
  • Commercially strong with margin awareness
  • Own vehicle and valid drivers licence
  • Microsoft certifications (MS-900 AZ-900) advantageous
  • Existing relationships in Johannesburg ICT reseller market advantageous
  • Exposure to cloud infrastructure and managed services advantageous
Responsibilities:
Partner Network Management and Protection
  • Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of reseller partners
  • Protect and enforce partner-of-record positions
  • Ensure deal registration compliance
  • Conduct quarterly business reviews with key partners
  • Build strategic long-term relationships at decision-maker level
  • Prevent channel conflict and margin erosion
Revenue and Margin Management
  • Drive revenue growth while maintaining gross profit thresholds
  • Monitor margin performance and address leakage
  • Structure commercial proposals aligned with pricing policy
  • Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline discipline
Microsoft Licensing and Cloud Portfolio
  • Manage full CSP lifecycle (new business renewals expansions)
  • Advise partners on licensing optimisation and compliance
  • Promote Microsoft 365 Azure and related cloud solutions
  • Work with internal licensing desk for accurate billing and renewals
Connectivity Portfolio Development
  • Promote fibre DIA wireless and other connectivity services
  • Bundle connectivity with cloud and voice solutions
  • Coordinate with provisioning teams and carriers for deal viability
  • Assist partners in positioning multi-layer ICT solutions
New Partner Development
  • Identify and onboard high-quality new reseller partners
  • Assess commercial viability and ensure governance compliance
Please note that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may consider your application unsuccessful.



Required Experience:

Manager


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