Account Strategist – Mid-Market Sales (Sub‑Saharan Africa)

About the role

Google Customer Solutions is looking for an Account Strategist to drive growth for mid‑market businesses across Sub‑Saharan Africa. You will combine sales expertise with online‑media knowledge to help clients achieve ambitious marketing goals.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver against quarterly revenue and product‑growth targets.
• Own a portfolio of medium and large businesses, identifying growth drivers and building multi‑quarter plans.
• Pitch and consult with customers to shape annual digital‑marketing budgets.
• Drive customer growth by delivering an outstanding sales experience and meeting business objectives.
• Manage stakeholders, build strong relationships, and mitigate risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in advertising, consultative sales, business development, online media or marketing.
• Fluent English communication skills for client engagement in the region.
• Proven ability to use sales techniques such as effective questioning, objection handling and competitive selling.
• Knowledge of online‑marketing strategy, tactics and performance‑marketing campaigns.
• Track record of owning a portfolio in an advertising or media‑sales context in Sub‑Saharan Africa and consistently exceeding quotas.
• Strong storytelling ability to build compelling client narratives.

Required skills

What we offer

• Base salary €76,000 – €78,000 (Ireland) plus a 35 % bonus target.
• Equity participation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.