Key Account Manager - - Johannesburg

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

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