Key Accounts Manager- Retail

at  Bridgestone

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key Account Manager
Type of Contract: Permanent
Full-time
Location: Midrand

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

• Self starter/ Initiative/creativity/innovation

• Strategic thinking, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proficiency in relationship building, networking, persuasion and influential skills
• Good technical, business and global acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to travel extensively

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Economics; Sales and Marketing or higher

• Grade 12
• Minimum 5 years sales experience
• Valid Driver’s license

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
• You never stop learning. You will have the possibility to develop yourself via our Learning Management System that is also connected to LinkedIn Learning.
• Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting.
• You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.
• You will have the opportunity to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects.
• We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.
• You will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone.
  If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!
  Process Next Steps: All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Key Account Manager reporting directly to the Fleet Manager.
You will be responsible for creating a long-term and trusting relationship with our customers. The Key Accounts Managers role is to oversee a portfolio of assigned customers, develop new business from existing customers and actively seek new sales opportunities within the market by providing specialized services, analyses and solution based recommendations.