Key Accounts Manager

Recruitment Matters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic sales professional to develop new product lines and enhance business growth. In this role, you will manage key accounts, generate new business, and track sales performance while collaborating with various departments to meet customer needs. Your strong analytical and problem-solving skills will be essential in providing guidance and training to customers in factories and butcheries. If you have a passion for the food industry and a proven track record in sales, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in sales within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of butchery operations and meat processing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with key accounts.
• Generate new business and track sales performance.
• Implement sales strategies and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Key account management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Ability to travel

Education

BSc Food Science

MBA

Job description

Create new product lines and grow the business / GP of the business

Learn and apply client classifications

Help and assist customers with making of product, training, providing guidance and problem-solving (factories and butcheries).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with key accounts.
• Generate new business.
• Track and report on sales performance.
• Develop and implement sales strategies.
• Work with other departments to ensure that customer needs are met.

Key Skills:

• Experience in managing key account customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications:

• BSc Food Science or any other food-related qualification.
• MBA – advantageous.
• 5 -10 years experience in sales within a food manufacturing environment / FMCG.
• 5 – 10 years of Commercial experience.
• 5 – 10 years of Butchery Operations knowledge / experience.
• Butchery equipment knowledge / experience – advantageous.
• 5 – 10 years of Meat processing experience.