Key Account Manager at McCain Foods

Purpose Of The Job

• The incumbent is mainly responsible for the selling and executing McCain strategies and initiatives within the MEU’s by maintaining and driving profitable new business from existing customer base, build and nurture relationships with existing customers.

Suitable Candidates Must Possess The Following Minimum Qualifications

• A tertiary commercial or relevant. A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous;

Suitable Candidates Must Have The Following Work Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in the FMCG market, more particularly in a Key Account Management/Sales role;
• Minimum commercial degree/diploma - preference to Logistics, Sales, Marketing
• Strong business insights, an ability to manage complexity and demonstrated decision quality;
• Proven relationships with MEU’s partners ;
• Demonstrate experience in developing sales strategies
• Valid drivers license and own transport
   

Suitable candidates will possess the following skills, abilities and knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of principles, concepts, strategies and techniques relating to QSR and/or Food Service and/or Retail management and customer management;
• Strong commercial acumen and financial knowledge of the Food Service, Retail, QSR and Hospitality sectors;
• Insight into the latest national and international sales trends and how they impact on the collective business;
• Strong ability to influence people and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and customers;
• Ability to articulate the business strategy and business imperatives to internal as well as external stakeholders;
• Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills.

The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to historically disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic (Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran).