JOB DETAILS

Manager - Sales

CompanyJohn Keells Group
LocationDubai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 3, 2026
About The Company
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) is the largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. With a heritage of over 150 years, through innovation and strategic partnerships, the John Keells Group of companies have become leaders in many key industry verticals, and the Group is a driver and an integral part of the Sri Lankan economy.
About the Role

John Keells Information Technology (Pvt) Ltd (JKIT), a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC, Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, is a global IT professional services leader, transforming enterprises with cutting-edge digital solutions.

JKIT is a 100% cloud-native solutions provider, offering end-to-end digital transformation solutions in collaboration with global Principals like Microsoft, SAP, and Salesforce. Driven by a Cloud-first, Mobile-first and AI-first strategy, JKIT empowers businesses with innovation, agility, growth, and state-of-the-art security.

We invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Manager – Sales.
The selected candidate will report to the Chief Commercial Officer.

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The Manager – Sales will be responsible for:

 

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned key accounts.
  • Developing long-term trusted advisor relationships with key clients and stakeholders
  • Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell the JKIT portfolio within existing client accounts.
  • Working closely with the Marketing team to onboard and integrate new clients and further develop existing client relationships.
  • Positioning the John Keells IT solutions portfolio and value proposition to address customer business needs.
  • Liaising with cross-functional internal teams (including Customer Service and Product Development) to enhance the overall customer experience.
  • Managing the complete sales lifecycle to ensure visibility and predictability from lead generation to deal closure.

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The ideal candidate should possess:

 

  • A bachelor’s degree in ICT or Business Management, along with a full professional qualification in CIM or SLIM, with strong capability in IT-based solution selling.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT-based solution selling, including at least 3 years in a managerial role, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets.

 

If you’re up for the challenge, please send your resume to careers@johnkeellsit.com or Click on the advert to apply. Please state the position you’re interested in the subject line of your email.

Key Skills
Sales managementSolution sellingAccount managementUpsellingCross-sellingClient relationship managementSales lifecycle managementLead generationBusiness developmentStrategic planningCommunicationNegotiationIT solutionsCloud computingStakeholder management
Categories
SalesTechnologyManagement & LeadershipSoftwareConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Manager - Sales will act as the primary point of contact for key accounts and manage the complete sales lifecycle from lead generation to deal closure. They will also collaborate with internal teams to position the company's IT solutions portfolio and drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
2090
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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