Key Account Manager - Commodity Chemicals

 

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000469/EV

Date posted:

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:

A leader in the manufacturing and distribution of chemicals is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to establish and maintain a portfolio of customers and manage the complete commodity chemicals product range from purchasing to selling.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Must have a BSc Chemistry or a Degree in Sales and Marketing
  • Minimum 5 years selling / sales experience within the chemical industry is essential
  • Sound understanding of pricing structures will be required
  • Must be commercially sound and customer centric for effective customer relationships
  • Project Management exposure will be an added advantage
  • Must have previous Key Account experience as well as previous experience in Commodity Chemicals
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Strategically establishing and managing a portfolio of customers.
  • Performing price negotiations at senior levels at customers.
  • Sending out price adjustment letters as needed.
  • Promoting the company products and image.
  • Managing key accounts and develop new business.
  • Delivering technical presentations at customers on new product launches or as needed.
  • Developing industry or market knowledge within the industrial markets.
  • Collating and submitting market surveys.
  • Growing the customer base year on year in terms of volume, revenue and margins.
  • Interfacing with Operations Division and other related relevant business functions.
  • Preparing forecasting on a monthly basis.
  • Managing a complete range of commodity raw materials from purchasing to selling.
  • Managing the general administration of call reports and updating the CRM database.
  • Ensuring a sound knowledge of the Commodity Trading business in various industries and markets
  • Ensuring a sound knowledge of the South African Commodities market, local producers, end users and customers.
Salary package, including benefits, are highly negotiable depending on experience gained 

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

 

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