Key Account Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Kencorp Executive Search

Description

A suitably qualified and relevantly experienced Key Account Manager (Food/FMCG Industry) is required for a well-established Food industry company in Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving sales and customer targets for the company in the Gauteng region
• Understand the requirements of each client's needs and business objectives
• Develop and plan sales calls for effective customer buy in
• Demonstration and promotion of products and services to customers
• Build new and existing client relationships
• Assist and develop promotional activity to suit market and customer requirements
• Proactively look for new clients, markets and related opportunities
• Drive Sales and profits
• Monitor customer performance - buying, equipment and services
• Use Industry knowledge and product research to build market share
• Manage the Sales and Administration related duties effectively
• Timeous submission of reports
• Effectively manage and interact with staff involved with the position
• Successfully upsell the company's products, services and solutions

Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Relevant degree in Food/Food Science/Food Technology is essential
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Key Account Manager in the Food Industry is NON negotiable
• Previous experience in a factory food based environment would be very beneficial
• Strong negotiating ability and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good Computer skills (MS Office)
• Well-groomed and presentable
• Energetic and able to deal with pressure
• Valid Driver's license
• Own reliable transport
• Must be able to travel
• Salary is strictly dependent on relevant Key Account Sales, Food based experience and skill set
• SA Citizens Only