Initiate International

Key Account Manager

Initiate International  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

An exciting opportunity is available for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to join a growing business within the iGaming industry. This role is ideal for a relationship-focused professional who understands account management, revenue growth and client retention, with the ability to identify new commercial opportunities and strengthen strategic partnerships.

You will manage a portfolio of key accounts, maximise client value and work closely with internal teams to ensure client needs are met while supporting the company's broader business development strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders, serving as their primary commercial contact while driving portfolio growth and achieving agreed NGR/GGR and revenue targets.
  • Client Retention: Develop and implement strategies to strengthen client relationships, secure renewals and proactively address potential retention risks.
  • Revenue Growth: Identify and pursue upselling and cross-selling opportunities across the product portfolio, including new game titles, product features, placements and additional commercial offerings.
  • Business Development: Uncover new opportunities within existing accounts while supporting the development of new strategic partnerships and expansion into additional markets.
  • Commercial Performance: Analyse account performance, client requirements, market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and provide actionable commercial insights.
  • Client Relationship Management: Take ownership of client queries and escalations, coordinating with relevant internal teams to ensure timely responses and effective resolutions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Technical, Marketing, Compliance and other departments to coordinate client requirements, product launches, integrations, certifications and related initiatives.
  • Performance Reporting: Provide regular updates on account revenue, NGR/GGR performance, renewals, new business opportunities, upselling and cross-selling activity, client satisfaction and potential risks.
  • Industry Representation: Attend client meetings, industry conferences, exhibitions and networking events to strengthen relationships and support business development initiatives.
  • Commercial Strategy: Execute account plans in line with the company's overall portfolio strategy and commercial objectives.
  • Team Support: Share knowledge and provide guidance to Account Managers and Account Executives, helping to strengthen account management practices and team performance.
  • Proven experience in Key Account Management, Account Management, Business Development or a similar commercial role.
  • Previous experience within the iGaming, online gaming or sports betting industry is highly advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of client relationship management, account retention, renewals and revenue growth strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and execute upselling, cross-selling and new business opportunities.
  • Commercially minded, with the ability to analyse account performance, identify growth potential and work towards revenue targets.
  • Familiarity with iGaming commercial metrics, particularly NGR and GGR, would be beneficial.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior-level clients.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product, Technical, Marketing and Compliance.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple client accounts and competing priorities effectively.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to manage client concerns and escalations professionally.
  • Experience preparing account performance reports and presenting commercial insights and recommendations.
  • Willingness to attend industry events, exhibitions and conferences as required.
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to support and mentor junior account management team members.

If you're a commercially driven relationship builder who knows how to grow strategic accounts and deliver results in iGaming, we'd love to hear from you.

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Initiate International

About Initiate International

Initiate International is first & foremost the leading Recruiter to the iGaming & Fintech industry across the African Continent, having been formed in South Africa back in 2007. Since we joined The Conexus Group in 2023, we now have the ability to offer global recruitment assistance to our clients & candidates through our sister recruitment brand, Pentasia, with their network of offices spanning every other continent. The Conexus Group portfolio also consists of an M&A Advisory, Payments Consultancy, Training Academy & Marketing Services business enabling us to offer a full-service consulting arm.

Initiate International is a team of specialist recruitment consultants who share a passion for recruitment. We ascribe to a more modern approach to recruitment where we, our clients and candidates form one team. It's through working as a team that we are able to identify a perfect match for both clients and candidates.

Exceptional service and quality delivery lie at the heart of the company, we therefore believe in taking a personalised approach to recruitment by striving to understand not only the requirements of our Clients but the nature and corporate culture of their business. In doing so we are not only able to identify the perfect match for your employment needs but are able to provide an employee who will make an immediate impact and begin to add value to your company from day one.

One of the keys to Initiates success is the wealth of industry knowledge its diversified staff of recruitment specialists have acquired throughout their personal experience and acquired networks in their relevant fields. Each division is headed by a qualified senior consultant who will personally consult and advice on the best solution for your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2007
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