Key Account Manager

 

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN001539/R1

Date posted:

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

30000


SUMMARY:
Established, independent manufacturing business with a proven track record of over 60 years in the FMCG Personal Care industry. We are looking for a dynamic, customer focused, self - starter, to join the Key Accounts sales team.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities: 

  • Own, develop and drive the relationship and commercial sales agenda with customers
  • New product development from concept to product launch - R&D, formulation, branding & packaging, sale forecasting and planning, delivery & launch, retail promotions etc
  • Managing major retail accounts (Private Label), and contract packing accounts (brand customers)
  • Management of sales, promotional plans and budgets
  • Negotiate trading terms, rebates and incentives
  • New business development - Seek out and pursue line extensions, new channels and new business
  • Costing, Negotiation & Quoting
  • Analyse and report of sales performance
  • Project management
  • Manage account profitability - Continuously monitor account/product margin
  • Develop industry/category knowledge – immerse oneself in retail, and FMCG market, stay close to product trends both globally and locally, Monitor market trends and competitive activities

 

Skills:

  • Passion for Personal care and Beauty products
  • Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating
  • Analytical, numerically astute with strong problem solving
  • abilities
  • Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
  • Keen attention to detail and accuracy
  • Previous work experience in FMCG (especially Personal Care industry would be of an additional advantage)


 

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