Key Account Manager - Brining Applications Into The Poultry Processing Industry

Prostaff Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales company in the poultry industry, located in Johannesburg, is seeking a candidate with strong sales experience in poultry processing. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with major clients, developing sales strategies, and providing technical support on nutrition. A tertiary qualification and proficiency in MS Office are preferred. The salary package is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in the poultry processing industry is preferred.
• Strong ability to balance technical credibility with commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand relationships with major clients.
• Develop account plans to achieve sales targets.
• Forecast sales volumes and demand trends.
• Provide technical support on poultry nutrition.

Skills

Sales experience in brining applications

Sales experience in spices or food ingredients

Commercial and negotiation skills

Technical understanding of poultry production systems

Excellent communication skills

Analytical ability for forecasting

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in a related field

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role

• A tertiary qualification in a related field is preferred for this role.
• Previous sales experience having sold brining applications or related products to the poultry processing and related industries.
• Previous sales experience having sold spices or food ingredients into the industry is also pref.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with experience managing large or strategic accounts.
• Solid technical understanding of poultry production systems, feed formulation, and or animal nutrition.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical ability with experience in forecasting and reporting.
• Proficiency in Ms Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM Systems.
• Strong ability to balance technical credibility with commercial impact.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Responsible for managing and expanding relationships with major clients in the poultry processing and related markets.
• Building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with key clients.
• Developing and implementing account plans to achieve sales targets, identify new opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
• Regularly assessing client needs, understanding their business objectives, and providing tailored solutions.
• Tracking account performance, preparing reports, and providing insights to senior management.
• Negotiating pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to maximise profitability while delivering customer value.
• Forecasting sales volumes, demand trends, and revenue to support accurate planning and supply management.
• Collaborating with technical, operations, and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.
• Providing technical support and advice on poultry nutrition, feed solutions, and production efficiency improvements.
• Monitoring industry trends, competitor activity, and client performance to adjust strategies accordingly.
• Reporting on key account performance, pipeline opportunities, and risks to senior management.
• Resolving client issues promptly to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Promoting new products, innovations, and sustainable poultry solutions to clients.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.