Senior Key Accounts & Trade Strategy Lead

Smollan; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Smollan in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Account Manager to lead key client relationships and drive shopper marketing initiatives across retail networks.

The role requires 5–10 years in account management or customer marketing, with a proven ability to develop strategic plans, manage stakeholders, and optimize trade spend while delivering measurable business results. You will collaborate with sales, supply chain and marketing teams to ensure flawless execution and sustained client growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant Account Management/Customer Marketing experience.
• Strong networking and influencing ability across stakeholders.
• Solid negotiation, selling and trade spend optimisation skills.
• Experience in financial acumen and business case development.
• Understanding of supply chain networks and shopper insights.

Skills

Networking and influencing skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Selling skills

Business planning

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7

Job description

Smollan in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Account Manager to lead key client relationships and drive shopper marketing initiatives across retail networks.

The role requires 5–10 years in account management or customer marketing, with a proven ability to develop strategic plans, manage stakeholders, and optimize trade spend while delivering measurable business results. You will collaborate with sales, supply chain and marketing teams to ensure flawless execution and sustained client growth.