Key Account Manager - Food

Cjp Chemicals (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical supplier in Gauteng is seeking a motivated sales professional to identify new opportunities and develop strategic sales plans. Responsibilities include preparing sales presentations and leveraging technical knowledge to assist clients. The ideal candidate should excel in building relationships and collaborating with customers to meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the industrial division.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and projects for consistent sales growth.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Leverage deep food knowledge to provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with customers to solve technical challenges.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the industrial division.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and projects to ensure consistent sales growth.
• Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Leverage deep food knowledge to provide technical guidance and solutions to customers.
• Understand and communicate the technical benefits and applications of food to clients.
• Collaborate with customers to solve technical challenges and recommend appropriate products.
• Build and maintain strong relationship with existing suppliers to ensure consistent product quality and availability.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries and negotiations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify and develop new product to meet market demands.
• Monitor market trends and industry development to identify opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations to refine sales strategies and product offerings.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to drive continuous improvements in products and services.
• Work closely with internal teams, including R