Key Accounts Manager

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.