Corporate Account Manager, Africa
DigiCert
Who we are
DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust, helping organizations protect the digital interactions people rely on every day. From websites and cloud services to connected devices and critical systems, we make sure digital experiences are secure, private, and authentic.
Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform brings together certificates, DNS, and lifecycle management to help organizations stay ahead of risk as technology and threats evolve. Trusted by more than 100,000 organizations—including 90% of the Fortune 500—DigiCert helps businesses operate with confidence today while preparing for what’s next, including a quantum-safe future.
Job summary
We are seeking a results-driven Corporate Sales Executive, Africa to manage and grow key corporate accounts across Africa. The role focuses on developing long-term relationships with corporate clients, driving revenue growth, and expanding market presence across multiple African markets. This position requires strong commercial acumen, cultural awareness, and the ability to operate effectively across diverse geographies.
What you will do
- Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate and enterprise accounts across assigned African markets
- Identify new business opportunities and develop strategic sales pipelines
- Build strong, trusted relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders
- Develop and execute account plans to achieve revenue and growth targets
- Conduct market research to understand regional trends, customer needs, and competitive activity
- Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms in line with company guidelines
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, operations, finance, customer success) to ensure seamless client onboarding and retention
- Maintain accurate sales forecasts, reports, and CRM updates
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings across Africa
What you will have
- 5+ years of corporate or B2B sales experience, preferably covering African markets
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong energy, drive, urgency
- Experience complex corporate accounts
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of business practices, regulations, and cultural dynamics across Africa
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the region
Nice to have
- Experience in PKI, Certificate Lifecycle Management or the Public TLS Market.
- Experience in Salesforce, Revenue Cloud and Gong.
Benefits
- Generous time off policies
- Top shelf benefits
- Education, wellness and lifestyle support
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