Strategic Key Account Lead, Retail Chains (Remote)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Fully remote position

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

Professional development

Client-centric culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Key Account Manager to supervise relationships with major retail chains from a fully remote setting. You will drive sales growth, ensure client satisfaction, and build long-term partnerships with key decision-makers.

In this role you will conduct virtual meetings, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions while analyzing market trends to identify new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Key Account Manager or senior sales role in retail/consumer goods.
• Track record of managing large, complex client accounts and meeting sales targets.
• Excellent remote communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key retail chain accounts and relationships.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to hit sales targets and expand opportunities.
• Lead regular virtual meetings, presentations, and performance reviews with clients.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, operations to meet client needs and resolve issues.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing for mutual benefit.

Skills

Key Account Management

Retail / Consumer Goods

Remote work / virtual collaboration

CRM and data analysis

Negotiation and presentations

Tools

CRM systems

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Key Account Manager to supervise relationships with major retail chains from a fully remote setting. You will drive sales growth, ensure client satisfaction, and build long-term partnerships with key decision-makers.

In this role you will conduct virtual meetings, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions while analyzing market trends to identify new opportunities.