Bookings & Account Manager
Remote Recruitment
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Bookings & Account Manager (Tenancy & Construction)
Job Overview
Our UK-based client in the property services sector is seeking a highly organised and commercially mindedBookings & Account Managerto oversee client relationships and manage service bookings within their Tenancy and Construction Cleaning division.
This role sits at the centre of the client experience, ensuring property managers, developers, and landlords receive exceptional service while maintaining a fully optimised project schedule. The successful candidate will combinerelationship management, consultative sales, and operational coordinationto support business growth and deliver outstanding service.
Rather than focusing on cold sales, this position centres ondeveloping long-term client relationships, converting incoming enquiries, and identifying opportunities to expand services within existing accounts.
Responsibilities
Account Management & Strategic Growth
* Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of letting agents, developers, and landlords.
* Build and maintain strong professional relationships to ensure the company remains the preferred service provider.
* Identify opportunities to upsell additional services such as carpet cleaning, oven valeting, and specialist construction cleaning.
* Conduct regular client check-ins and account reviews to maintain satisfaction and identify upcoming projects.
* Maintain accurate client records and communication logs within the CRM system.
Lead Conversion & Booking Management
* Manage incoming enquiries via shared inboxes and booking platforms with professionalism and prompt responses.
* Prepare tailored quotations for prospective and existing clients.
* Follow up on quotations using a consultative approach to maximise conversion rates.
* Manage scheduling and job details within the ServiceM8 job management system.
* Ensure all booking information is accurate and properly coordinated with operational teams.
Digital Presence & Brand Engagement
* Build and maintain professional relationships through LinkedIn engagement.
* Share company achievements and industry insights to maintain visibility with clients.
* Conduct targeted outreach to potential high-value property agents and developers.
Financial & Operational Coordination
* Generate invoices for completed projects within your portfolio.
* Assist with tracking departmental performance and project profitability.
* Coordinate with team leaders to ensure crews have accurate job information and resources.
* Resolve scheduling or operational challenges to maintain service delivery standards.
These responsibilities reflect the key commercial and operational aspects outlined in the original role brief.
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience insales, account management, bookings coordination, or client services.
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
* Ability to identify upselling opportunities and deliver consultative sales conversations.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bookings and client requests simultaneously.
* Experience working withCRM systems or job management platforms(ServiceM8 experience is advantageous).
* Professional confidence communicating with property professionals and business clients.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage scheduling changes calmly.
* Reliable laptop/computer andstable high-speed internet connection.
* Comfortable usingLinkedIn for professional networking and client engagement.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 68 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs β