Link Key Account Manager - Coastal (CPT)
Listing reference : click_
Listing status : Online
Apply by : 24 September 2025
Position summary
Industry : Pharmaceutical Sector
Job category : Other : FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location : Cape Town
Contract : Permanent
Remuneration : Market Related
EE position : Yes
About our company
Clicks Group
Introduction
To focus on new business development and improve customer compliance and satisfaction for new Link wholesale sales pharmacy aiming to maximize sales, profit, product availability and margin.
Relationship building :
- To identify, build relationships with and influence key internal and external stakeholders to gain good understanding of stakeholder needs to interpret all existing and new market research.
- To effectively and proactively liaise with other departments to ensure cross-functional integration and execution of strategy.
- To generate demand by building relationships with key clients.
Research and Analysis :
To conduct market research to influence Link brand opportunities.To determine target markets and marketing strategies based on customer demographics, attitudes, and behaviours.To identify current and future product, market and customer information needs through primary and / or secondary market research.To drive sales aligned to the business strategic objectives to increase profitability and expand footprint.To increase the Link pharmacy customer base and purchasing compliance.To proactively direct sales to new prospects or potential customers.To measure the implementation of the business plan.To achieve planned sales targetsMarketing :
To grow the Link brand through effective channel brand management.To manage and promote the Link Brand (Advertising around Link; Standards of Link Stores; POS material for Link LOB marketing).To screen potential business deals by analysing market strategies, deal requirements and financial needsTo plan and negotiate contracts and clients.Reporting :
To compile and provide accurate reporting on profitability, trading agreements, updates and other general requirements related to the portfolio.SKILLS :
Planning and organisation skillsStrong interpersonal and relationship management across multiple levels of managementTime managementGood attention to detail and accuracyAnalytical and strategic thinking skillsComputer literacy (Advanced Excel and Power Point)KNOWLEDGE :
Sales principles, legislation, industry specific regulations, processes of systems, etc.PERSONAL COMPETENCIES :
Building and maintain strategic networksPresenting and communicating informationPersuading and influencingEntrepreneurial and commercial thinkingAdapting and responding to changeCreativity and innovationProblem solvingDelivering results and meeting customer expectationsREQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION :
MatricRelevant qualification in Sales and Marketing or similarQPB or pharmacy qualification will be advantageousMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
Critical : 3 - 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience at management / professional level with independent pharmacy experience3 - 5 years experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sales and marketingValid drivers licence and willing to travelDo you require help with the registration process?
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