Key Account Manager at Talenttac

Do you have the following skills then this role is for you:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong MS skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team to communicate with team members and management on a daily basis
• Ability to be a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in Account Management or Territory Sales and display an attitude that is key to success
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills
• Experience of managing major national accounts at head office level
• Highly self-motivated

 
You will be responsible for:

• Develops & implements strategic customer initiatives in order to achieve customer Sales & Profit targets (responsibility for trade spend)
• Ensures promotional compliance to maximize return on investment
• Develops strong retailer (KA) relationships to ensure the 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 a 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 the 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

Qualifications/experience
Related Bachelor’s Degree required with three years related experience advantageous