
Mark Kays
@markkays
I grow client accounts through commercial planning, consultative sales, and retention-focused relationship management.
What I'm looking for
I'm building and growing client accounts through consultative B2B sales, commercial planning, and retention-focused relationship management.
At Hirefox, an official Indeed partner, I own the commercial contact process from outreach to close, manage leads in Zoho CRM, and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities across Indeed’s recruitment advertising suite.
At Briefly News and previously Pnet, I’ve managed client portfolios end-to-end, developed account plans, consulted on campaign strategy, and connected clients with internal delivery teams. I’ve also monitored performance against targets and SLAs, resolved escalations, streamlined onboarding, and used client feedback to support retention and cross-selling.
My earlier sales roles at KNS Media, iStore Core Group, Cash Crusaders, and Shrives Attorneys built my foundation in new business, tailored proposals, negotiation, customer needs analysis, and managing high-pressure client conversations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Executive
Hirefox
Jun 2026 - Present (3 months)
Own the full commercial contact process for prospective clients, from outreach through to close, acting as primary point of contact throughout. Build and manage a pipeline of leads in Zoho CRM, converting prospects into active accounts and tracking progress against targets.
Digital Account Executive
Briefly News
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year)
Manage a portfolio of client accounts end-to-end, developing and maintaining a commercial contact strategy across stakeholder levels. Consult clients on campaign strategy and targeting, coordinating setup, tracking and reporting to drive rate of return.
Sales Account Executive
KNS Media
May 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 4 months)
Generated new business through proactive outreach, networking and relationship-building with clients and agencies. Prepared and presented tailored commercial proposals, identifying high-value opportunities within the Out-of-Home channel.
Account Manager
Pnet
Aug 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years)
Managed a portfolio of key client accounts, building long-term relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels of the business. Developed and implemented strategic account plans to deliver sales targets, upsell services and improve client experience.
Sales Consultant
iStore Core Group
Dec 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Delivered tailored product recommendations using customer data and needs analysis. Built rapport with customers to understand requirements and deliver a strong service experience.
Sales Consultant
Cash Crusaders
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Built and maintained customer relationships that generated repeat business and referrals. Grew store profitability through consistent upselling and high standards of customer service.
Debt Collector
Shrives Attorneys
Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year)
Managed a portfolio of outstanding accounts, negotiating payment plans while maintaining detailed records. Handled high-pressure client conversations with professionalism, resilience and empathy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa (UNISA)
BA, Environmental Management
2020 -
Pursuing a BA in Environmental Management, ongoing since February 2020.
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