Senior Key Account Manager

 

Recruiter:

Kencorp

Job Ref:

FMCG

Date posted:

Monday, March 29, 2021

Location:

CapeTown, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Cost to Company R900 000 to R1 100 000


SUMMARY:
Senior, Qualified and relevantly experienced Key Account Manager (Food Industry) is required for a reputable Food company in the Western Cape. Must have BSc Food Science/equivalent degree and a minimum of +5 years’ experience in a Senior Key Account Manager position

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities

  • Drive Sales and profits
  • Maintaining existing Professional relationships with Corporate clients
  • Assist with initiatives to increase customer business, satisfaction as well as retention
  • Understand the requirements of each client’s needs and business objectives
  • Coordinate with various teams, departments and stakeholders to ensure that each customer’s expectations are met
  • Assist various teams to meet financial targets and growth objectives
  • Follow up and assist with claims, returns, product maintenance and promotional sponsorships
  • Work in conjunction with Management for effective expense control and company-wide strategic planning
  • Interactive and hands on approach to Product development, conducting of trials and testing
  • Successfully upsell the company’s services and solutions
  • Assist with planning in order to meet customer requirements
  • Manage customer projects from inception to completion

 

Requirements:

  • Matric/Grade 12
  • BSc Food Science/equivalent Degree
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Senior Key Account Manager in the Food Industry is NON negotiable
  • Relevant Business Management Diploma or Degree is preferred
  • Business to Business commercial experience
  • Good Computer skills are essential
  • Well-groomed and presentable
  • Energetic and able to deal with pressure
  • Ability to deal calmly and professionally with Customer complaints
  • Strong negotiating ability and excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid Driver''s license
  • Own reliable transport
  • Must be able to travel
  • SA Citizens Only
  • Salary is dependent on relevant operational experience and skill set


 

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