Key Account Manager - New Business

To qualify for this position the applicant should at least have : Matric / grade 12 Valid drivers license and own transport Proven sales track record with a minimum 5 years sales experience in the FMCG or packaging industries Key Account Management experience New business development experience Computer literacy in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) market would be advantageous High level of numeracy with the ability to do forecasting and budgeting; Good analytical and lateral thinking abilities; Strong Administrative skills with attention to detail, business writing and presentation skills Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills Competence in independently planning and managing own sales plans and initiatives; Strong customer focus with service excellence attitude Professional appearance It is essential that they are able to deal with the customers Senior Procurement staff The ability to work according to strict deadlines on a continuous basis; Managing / servicing a portfolio of clients in the Western Cape as well as ensuring all regions are serviced and orders delivered on time Key Account Management and generating new business Actively participate in finding solutions to clients needs Needs to know how to estimate, prepare his/her own quotes and present them Complete reports, forecasts and budgeting Meeting monthly and annual sales and profit targets Selling and marketing of the Companys range of products to the client Handling incoming and outgoing sales related calls and queries Calling on existing as well as potential clients Dealing with associated administrative duties Briefing Production on New Projects Management of the Epping branch