Our Client, one of the leading companies in the beauty industry with offices located in Cape Town, currently has a fantastic position open as a Key Account Manager. In this role you will take pride in successfully growing the business across key accounts and channels, ensuring exemplary customer service standards are developed, implemented and maintained. If you have 5 years Key Accounts and Marketing experience within the South African Retail Environment and wish to broaden your horizons in a dynamic company - then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in building clear, compelling value propositions that can be expressed in a variety of media
Excellent Numerical and Data Analysis skills
At least 5 years’ exposure to a range of areas including field sales, key accounts, marketing and retail marketing
Proficient MS Office
Fluency in English

Responsibilities:

Customer Account Planning
Competitor Reviews
Customer Strategies, Plans & Implementation
Data and Competitive Analysis
Demand Planning
Key Account and Sales Support
Partner Engagement, Communication and Negotiation

Skills:

Exceptional strategic thinker with strong analytical skills; ability to address cross-functional and cross-organizational issues independently
Ability to maintain a high sense of urgency and entrepreneurial work ethic that is required to drive business outcomes
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment
Positive “can do” attitude, passionate and able to show commitment and to inspire others
Team player and builder – leads by example