External Account Manager: Bes

Our team in Pomona currently has an opening for a External Account Manager: BESYOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIESManage a portfolio of category 'A & B' customers in SADEC regions in Africa.Maintain existing business.Broaden product range at customers.Source new business/ clients opportunities.Achieve sales GP target.Increase margin & profits.Customer profiling.Frequent follow up calls to clients (Minimum 20 visits per week).Stay abreast of sales and product information by attending regular training & seminars.Submit weekly call reports and administration.Gather information to support accurate forecasting & updating the relevant PM's weekly.Ensure conditions of sale are always updated.Adhere to Rules of Procedure (ROP's) at all times.Thorough preparation for customer visits (Deadline for weekly schedules).Assist in selling short dated stock (where applicable).Maintain Good Housekeeping Practices in your area of responsibility.Adhere to Company Standard Operating Procedures & Policies at all times.Travel into Africa a requirement.YOUR PROFILEMatric.Tertiary qualification in commercial field/sciences.5 to 8 years' experience in a Marketing and Sales function that includes managing complex and/or significant customer relationships and key accounts (Chemical commodities industry preferred, (Industrial, Refineries, Paper & Pulp, Agri & Mining).Experience with CRM and MS Office.SAP knowledge advantageous.Valid driver's license and own vehicle.OUR OFFERINTERESTED?We look forward to receiving your application.Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
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