Key Account Manager
Key Account Manager
Explore key account manager jobs in Johannesburg, where opportunities are expanding for skilled professionals. These roles involve managing client relationships, driving sales growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Johannesburg's diverse economy offers a fertile ground for key account managers to excel in various sectors, from finance to technology.
These roles provide competitive salaries and opportunities for career advancement. The average salary for a key account manager ranges from ZAR 400,000 to ZAR 800,000 per year. Performance-based bonuses and commissions can increase total compensation.
Key account managers are responsible for managing and growing relationships with important clients, developing account strategies, identifying new business opportunities, ensuring client satisfaction, resolving client issues, and providing ongoing support.
Our client is seeking a driven and relationship-focused Key Account Manager to manage and grow their portfolio of retail accounts within the FMCG sector in Soweto and surrounding areas. This role is critical for building and maintaining strong partnerships with major retail clients, understanding their needs, and driving sales performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop relationships with key retail accounts to achieve sales and distribution targets.
- Develop and implement strategic account plans that align with company objectives and client needs.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, promotions, and product placements with retail partners.
- Monitor account performance, analyze sales data, and provide regular reports to management.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, operations, finance) to ensure seamless service delivery and problem resolution.
- Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and prospects for expansion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in account management or sales, with a strong emphasis on the FMCG retail sector.
- Proven track record of successfully managing key accounts and exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of the retail environment and FMCG market dynamics in Soweto.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with an attractive commission structure.
- Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a leading FMCG organization.
- Professional development and training programs.
- Be a key contributor to brand success within major retail channels in Soweto.
Job location: Johannesburg, South Africa. Hybrid model with visits to Soweto and surrounding areas. Full-time, permanent.
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