Key Account Manager: Industrial

at  Southern Oil

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the main purpose of this role is to develop the Bulk/Industrial vegetable oil segment for the company through a thorough understanding of technical requirements of new and established customers.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Business Management diploma/ degree or BCom Degree recommended
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in the management of key-accounts
• Sales experience within industrial/food manufacturing, coupled with commodities, essential
• Computer literacy and experience on computerized accounting packages
• Good understanding of profit and loss calculations and business finance
• Well, established national customer relationships

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Administrative abilities
• Ability to withstand pressure
• Adaptable to change
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a passion for the FMCG environment
• Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook
• Innovative merchant mindset that constantly challenges the status quo
• A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
• Mature and comfortable in dealing with Senior Management
• Must have the ability to be hands-on and operate at a strategic level
• Customer service orientated
• Accept responsibility and accountability
• Be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently
  The opportunity listed has minimum requirements listed and management reserves the right to use additional or other relevant information as criteria for short listing.
  Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company policy and practice.
  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but South African citizens will have a distinct advantage