Account Manager - Fats & Oils

The Legends Agency; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fats and oils industry is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in Johannesburg. The role involves managing a regional B2B portfolio, driving revenue, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of B2B sales experience and a strong understanding of industry dynamics. This opportunity offers a collaborative team environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Collaborative team culture

Competitive compensation based on experience

Exposure to major trade shows

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales with strong knowledge of fats and oils.
• Experience in sales and marketing within the airline, food service or hospitality industries.
• Confident, adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a regional B2B portfolio in the Inland region.
• Drive revenue volume and customer loyalty across key accounts.
• Negotiate profitable B2B contracts based on market analysis.

Skills

Business Development

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Accounts Manager B2B Johannesburg South

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Accounts Manager to join a leading team in the fats and oils industry. If you enjoy building strong client relationships, negotiating contracts and driving revenue across multiple business segments this role offers a rewarding and strategic opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a regional B2B portfolio in the Inland region
• Drive revenue volume and customer loyalty across key accounts
• Identify and implement new sales opportunities
• Collaborate with logistics for accurate forecasting and pallet management
• Ensure credit processes are followed for all customer accounts
• Build relationships across distributors, food service and manufacturing sectors
• Negotiate profitable B2B contracts based on competitor and market analysis
• Support marketing with trade promotions and brand visibility at industry events
• Present market intelligence to inform strategic decisions
• Submit accurate reports on customer trade and market performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales with strong knowledge of fats and oils
• Background in sales and marketing within the airline, food service or hospitality industries
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Self-starter who is results-driven and customer-focused
• Confident, adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Technical understanding of fats and oils or the ability to learn quickly

Benefits

• Strategic customer-facing role in a high-growth segment
• Opportunity to own and develop a key regional portfolio
• Collaborative team culture with cross-functional exposure
• Competitive compensation based on experience and market value
• Exposure to major trade shows and industry networks

If you are ready to take your B2B sales career to the next level in a specialised high-impact environment we would like to hear from you. Apply today and grow your commercial footprint in the fats and oils industry.

Key Skills

Business Development, Cement Plant, Business Support, Data Analysis, ASP

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1