Key Account Manager - Cape Town CBD at Service Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (SSL)

Responsibilities

• Develops & implements strategic customer initiatives in order to achieve customer Sales & Profit targets
• Ensures promotional compliance to maximize return on investment
• Develops strong retailer (KA) relationships to ensure best implementation of promotional and customer business plans
• Ensures timely planning and forecasting (including new product development process)
• Manages and monitors new listings and de-listings specific to KA
• Manages trade spend and claims (returns) effectively and in a timely manner in cooperation with Trade Marketing and Finance
• Coordinates & responds to all external & internal KA related queries in timely & professional manner
• Playing an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective on-boarding of new clients
• Identifying and managing optimal route to market strategy
• Responsible for the development and achievement of sales through the direct sales channel
• Focusing on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business
• Write business plans for all current and opportunity tender business
• Act as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions
• Manage or participate in Cross-Functional Targets
• Availability to travel as needed

Requirements

• Related Bachelor’s Degree required with three years related experience advantageous
• Valid Drivers License
• As per our client’s requirements and as this is a position of honesty and integrity, a clear credit and criminal profile is required

Salary – Negotiable depending on experience