Senior Account Manager- Taste & Well-being

Givaudan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global flavor and fragrance company is seeking a Senior Account Manager in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of sales experience and knowledge in the Food & Beverage industry. Responsibilities include managing customer relationships and growing business within designated accounts. This role offers excellent learning opportunities and an attractive compensation package.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development

Creative team environment

Medical aid

Pension contribution

Attractive compensation package

Qualifications

• 4+ years functional / technical sales experience.
• 1-3 years of leadership experience.
• Basic understanding of customer strategy, initiatives, priorities, and launch processes.

Responsibilities

• Grow Givaudan's business with designated accounts.
• Cultivate and manage customer relationships within portfolio of accounts.
• Assist in negotiating pricing agreements within guidelines.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Understanding of key elements of ADP

Ability to monitor performance using KPIs

Proficiency in PC Applications

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Account Manager- Taste & Well-being

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 01, 2025

About the role

As a 'Account Manager' in Givaudan, you will work for a company that touches billions of consumers more than a hundred times a day. Our passion for our customers - the big food and beverage companies - and their brands brings a new dimension to our Business to Business industry.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional who's a good addition to our Commercial team and has a good knowledge of and network in the Food & Beverage industry in South Africa. You will be part of the Sub Saharan Flavours Sales team and will be based in our Johannesburg office. You will report directly to the Area Sales Manager for SA.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if you have a true passion for the world of flavors.

Responsibilities

• Grow Givaudan's business with designated accounts by managing top and bottom lines
• Assist in tracking ADP to ensure sales activity is on schedule and meets success criteria
• Cultivate and manage customer relationships within portfolio of accounts
• Monitor customer and competitor activity and maintain customer information
• Assist in transitioning customer projects / new wins from scale-up to production
• Assist with negotiating pricing agreements within guidelines and managing credit, pricing, rebates, etc. for key accounts
• Assist in developing and delivering internal and customer presentations

You? Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Then join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes

• A Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant discipline
• 4+ years functional / technical sales experience
• 1-3 years of leadership experience
• Understanding of key elements of ADP
• Ability to develop basic ADPs for key customers
• Effective usage of KPIs to monitor performance
• Ability to identify and articulate value drivers for key customers
• Ability to generate new business, with assistance of experienced account professional
• Basic understanding of customer strategy, initiatives, priorities, and launch processes
• Basic understanding of competitor activities with key customers
• Written and verbal command of English
• Proficiency in common PC Applications

Our benefits

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you
• Medical aid
• Pension contribution
• Attractive compensation package
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