Key Account Manager - Jetpark

My client, a leading and well know FMCG / Chemical Company based in Jetpark requires a competent and experienced Key Account Manager to join their team.

Purpose of the job:

To provide an efficient Key accounts and project management function to the company across all sectors. To Service, Retain and expand existing and new customers and Sales within the various target markets, concerned with Cooking Oil Treatment. Training on products, including staff and customers and managing team dynamic

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Technical Sales management position in the cooking oil related industry servicing Food Services, retail, hospitality, poultry and food processing industry.
• Training Experience Beneficial
• Knowledge and Experience of technical systems and equipment, in the hospitality, food service, Poultry, Food Processing and retail industry will be a requirement.
• Knowledge and experience in commercial cooking oil filter aid and extenders, in conjunction with a facilities oil management program to extend the usable life of commercial cooking oil.
• Successful sales history in these industries
• Project Management experience will be an advantage.
• Desire to provide the highest level of customer service, by addressing customer concerns, and identifying needs and wants
• Ability to close effectively on a one-on-one basis, presenting benefits of company to prospective clients.
• Workable knowledge of CRM systems

Requirements:

1. Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
2. Degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be a requirement
3. Qualification in General management and or Food technology will be an advantage.
4. Computer Literate
5. Valid code 08 Drivers License

Core Competencies:

• Enthusiastic and Self driven
• Oil Industry experience
• Staff Management skills
• Risk identification
• Problem solving
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to engage at High level with potential customers
• Ability to plan manage time effectively and efficiently
• Communication (Listening, oral, oral presentation, written)
• Work Standards (Setting high goals or standards of performance for self and organization)
• Above average problem-solving skills