Key Account Manager - Soft drinks and Fruit Juices

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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