Technical Key Account Manager (57508)

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking a Technical Key Account Manager to manage and grow strategic customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, particularly in mechanical or industrial disciplines, and proven sales experience within the packaging or manufacturing sectors. This role involves collaborating with internal teams to deliver innovative packaging solutions and requires excellent communication and negotiation skills. Willingness to travel is a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred.
• Proven experience in sales or key account management is required.
• Experience in packaging or industrial sectors is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow strategic customer accounts.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical teams for packaging solutions.
• Lead negotiations focused on value creation.

Skills

Sales experience

Key account management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical aptitude

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Packaging)

Job description

Job title : Technical Key Account Manager (57508)

Job Location : Gauteng, Germiston

Deadline : January 08, 2026

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Job Description

We are looking for a technically skilled and commercially savvy Key Account Manager to join our team at our client, within the packaging industry. This role is ideal for an engineer who understands packaging design and production, and who can combine technical expertise with business development to deliver tailored solutions to our key customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, retain, and grow strategic customer accounts across multiple sectors.
• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities to expand our clients' market presence.
• Collaborate with technical, design, production, and commercial teams to deliver innovative, fit-for-purpose packaging solutions.
• Analyse customer technical requirements and translate them into practical, cost-effective proposals and solutions.
• Lead negotiations with a strong focus on value creation for our client.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to identify opportunities.
• Support internal teams with technical insights to ensure successful project execution.
• Consistently achieve sales, revenue, and profitability targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering - Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Packaging preferred.
• Proven experience in sales, key account management, or business development in technical / industrial sectors.
• Experience in packaging, FMCG, or manufacturing is required. Strong network will be considered.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand packaging requirements and propose appropriate solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel as required.