Key Account Manager-Jobs in United States

The position requires the candidate to travel to the Indian Ocean Islands at least once every 6 weeks, spending approximately 10 days visiting customers and developing our current business.

The Business Development Manager is expected to:

1. Achieve profit budgets, which the candidate will set annually with the approval of the MD.
2. Seek and identify market opportunities.
3. Successfully negotiate trades using negotiation and sales skills.
4. Maintain high levels of service to clients through relationship building.
5. Comply with regulations of various markets.
6. Work comfortably within the company's logistical and financial controls.

Minimum requirements:

• Fluent in French.
• Knowledge of exports and logistics.
• Proven track record of successful negotiations and deal closures.
• Good knowledge of FMCG products.

• Strong mathematical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms for buying and selling.
• Creative thinking and initiative.
• Maturity to handle diverse customers.
• Ability to see the big picture while paying attention to details.

IOEC is a family-owned export trading business based in Durban, with 51 years of operation and a third-generation management team. We export FMCGs, fruits, vegetables, meats, wines, and building materials to over 55 countries worldwide.

We seek a Business Development Manager with export trading experience and fluency in French. The ideal candidate is driven, opportunity-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working independently or within a team. Previous sales experience is essential.