National Account Manager wanted immediately: APPLY HERE

Isando, Gauteng
Permanent
Company
The Beverage Company

Reference #
sal44

Published
22/07/2019

Contract Type
Permanent

Salary
Market Related

Location
Isando, Gauteng, South Africa

Introduction
The Beverage Company is a large manufacturing company in the Carbonated Soft Drinks industry. The Group has a national footprint and focuses on quality products for the alternative beverage market.

Job Functions
Sales

Industries
Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector), Food & Beverages

Specification
Role Purpose

To implement a market-driven differentiated service that builds sustainable competitiveness within Key Account Groups, thereby delivering sustainable growth in brand equity, sales volume, market share, competitive advantage, and corporate reputation. This role will report to the National Key Account Manager.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Ensure the effective development of sales plans and strategy.
Ensure effective management of budget relating to Key Accounts (customer spend within budget and against ROI objectives).
Measurement of Account profitability.
Ensure maintenance of up to date information to facilitate the execution of sales plans and strategy.
Ensure the appropriate utilization of assets in a trade.
Ensure execution of promotions in trade according to plan.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the sales execution and adjust plans and strategy according.

Behavioural Competencies

Knowledge of the soft drink industry and market.
Endurance and ability to tolerate extraordinary and flexible working hours, and willingness to work during weekends.
Verbal ability and communication skills.
The ability to apply self-management practices.
Good sales administration ability.
Ability to manage budget allocation.
Ability to prioritise and organise sales activities.
Persuasiveness and selling ability.
Sound interpersonal skills, creativity and ability to mix with other people.
Strong achievement orientation.
Strong self-management practices.
Must be willing to work on other projects tasks even if not part of determined KPI’s
Positive outlook

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum relevant 3-year tertiary qualification.
Minimum of 6 years of sales experience
Experience in FMCG key account management with the retail and/or wholesale customer and people management.
Valid Code 08 driving license.
Knowledge of MS Office suite.

Job Closing Date
29/07/2019

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