Key Accounts Manager

SUMMARY:
Key Accounts Manager - Gauteng, Centurion/Midrand

POSITION INFO:
Our Client in the Automotive Industry is looking for a Key Accounts Manager to join their company in the Gauteng, Centurion/Midrand area.

Requirements:

• Min. 8-10 years’ experience in the South African Automotive Training Industry (at either OEM, dealer-, component-retail or related level).
• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Economics / Management / Accounting / Financial Management
• Available for regular travel (domestic and international)
• Experience in co-operating with the various Industry- and Government training bodies in South Africa
• Proven experience with data-management & dashboard reporting (MS Excel, MS Power BI, etc.)
• 5+ years experience in managing large commercial projects (budgeting & financial performance management)

• Key account management of a major training operation for a leading car manufacturer and respective brand- family.
• Single point of contact for OEM Management and the company
• Lead a team of 50+ full-time staff in various departments.
• Commercial- and operational responsibility to meet performance KPIs and contractual service-level targets set by our client
• Innovate, design, and pitch new and improved service-offerings, based on market-needs
• Continuous improvement of all procedures and processes, as well as re-design of Training Academy financial operating model for all stakeholders (=OEM, Brands, Dealer Network of 160+ dealers)