Agency:
Switch Recruit
Posted On:
Reference Number:
0062933
City:
East Rand
Province:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Contract Type:
Permanent
Availability:
Immediately
Salary:
R91,600.00 - R100,000.00
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales or a related commercial field
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle essential
- Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience within Key Accounts, Trade Marketing or Operations
- Proven experience managing large retail client portfolios
- Strong understanding of account strategy implementation, volume forecasting and budget management
- Experience analysing volume and profit performance against budget targets
- Knowledge of pricing structures, trade spend and commercial analysis
- Strong analytical, negotiation and relationship management skills
Description:
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced National Key Account Manager to join a well-known and highly respected brand within the retail space. This role offers the chance to manage a major retail client portfolio, drive strategic growth initiatives and build high-level relationships within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you have a strong commercial mindset, proven key account management experience and are looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading company offering a competitive salary package, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic account plans to drive sales growth, profitability and long-term customer partnerships.
- Manage the overall sales function for assigned national key accounts, ensuring revenue and margin targets are achieved.
- Lead and participate in customer negotiations, including pricing, promotional activity and trading agreements.
- Monitor and analyse sales performance, forecasts, market trends and account profitability to identify growth opportunities.
- Manage budgets, trade investment, discounts and discretionary spend in line with company objectives and financial targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders to support business growth and service excellence.
- Ensure effective execution of promotional and pricing strategies across all assigned accounts.
- Conduct regular account reviews, performance meetings and business presentations with relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain, forecasting and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost saving initiatives and increased market penetration.
- Provide leadership, direction and support to team members while driving a high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, processes and quality standards across all account management activities.
Contact Details
Contact:
Tayla Leigh Campbell
Phone:
E-mail Address: