Key Account Manager - Soft drinks and Fruit Juices

 

Recruiter:

Progessive International

Job Ref:

JHB001067/SF

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

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SUMMARY:
We are looking for a seasoned Key account Manager from soft drinks/ fruit juice beverage Industry who is hungry for business and wants to grow relationships within the relevant market. This person must be at a level to engage with and grow relationships with senior management and executives, but also be willing to get their hands dirty

POSITION INFO:



Exposure to Food Science and Consumer Science will be a great advantage. Someone with experience in working with targets and budgets and able to hit the ground running and someone who has a good reputation in the beverage industry.


Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • Food technology, Food Science, or Consumer Science qualifications would be advantageous.
  • Minimum of 5 years'' experience in FMCG Beverage sale( soft drinks/ fruit Juices).
  • Key Account Management skills.
  • Drivers'' license.
  • Prepared to travel.


Required outputs: Functional

  • Marketing, sales and troubleshooting of specialized ingredients into the beverage Industry.
  • Strengthen and expand business with existing and new customers to maximize growth and to obtain specific volume objectives.
  • Strengthen regional footprint growth of beverage portfolio within Gauteng and KZN at Multi-level relationships at Key Customers and regular visits.
  • Negotiate sales contracts with customers.
  • Management of customer pricing margins.
  • Assist in Management of inventory within company targets.
  • Assist in driving project pipe line and key projects across the business.
  • Prepare annual sales budget and monthly sales reports.
  • Provides timely reports and information as required by management, including updates to sales estimates.


Key competencies:

  • Business aptitude with strong value-based selling techniques and Commercial awareness
  • Self-managed and demonstrate initiative.
  • Collaboration.
  • Strong communication and attention to detail (written and verbal).
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Strong team player


 

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