Account Manager - FMCG / PERSONAL CARE

Curiska; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Durban seeks an Account Manager to build and manage customer relationships and oversee product development. The ideal candidate has FMCG sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for personal care products. Responsibilities include managing accounts and leading sales plans. This role offers a dynamic environment with a focus on customer success.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG sales/account management, personal care a plus.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills required.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and target-focused.
• Analytical with strong attention to detail.
• Passionate about beauty and personal care products.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strong customer relationships.
• Oversee product development from idea to launch.
• Manage major retail and contract packing accounts.
• Lead sales and promotional plans, budgets, and performance reporting.
• Negotiate terms, rebates, and pricing.

Skills

FMCG sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Hiring : Account Manager – FMCG Personal Care (Pinetown)

Key Responsibilities :

Build and manage strong customer relationships

Oversee product development from idea to launch (formulation, packaging, sales forecasting, promotions)

Manage major retail and contract packing accounts

Lead sales and promotional plans, budgets, and performance reporting

Negotiate terms, rebates, and pricing

Identify new business opportunities and product extensions

Monitor and manage account profitability

Stay on top of trends and competitor activity in FMCG and retail markets

Requirements :

Experience in FMCG sales / account management (Personal Care a plus)

Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Highly organised, self-driven, and target-focused

Analytical with strong attention to detail

Passion for beauty and personal care product