Position: Account Manager - Automotive Reports to: Managing Director

A leading Automotive Component Manufacturing Company based in Pietermaritzburg have a vacancy for an Accounts Manager. All interested candidate who meet the minimum requirement may apply. The position is available immediately.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Preparing an annual sales budget and marketing plan
New and current business costing and pricing and project co-ordination
Lead, participate and co-ordinate customer contract and drawings review activities
Responsible for initiating and leading RFQ Process in line with IATF 16949
Gather, report and communicate customers feedback on service and product delivery
Responsibility for managing and negotiating the pricing to Customers - determine and set pricing based on costs (aligned to Company and Shareholder targets)
Serve as a contact point for customers and internal teams
Manage all Customer related requests and queries
Resolve customers' complains in an effective and respectful way
update/maintain and download information from customer portals for distribution within the company
Create monthly reports for management meetings
Logistical planning and negotiating with delivery contractors to achieve reliable and cost-effective transport

Minimum Requirement
A degree/diploma in Marketing or Financial Costing or Commerce
2-5 years working experience in marketing or commercial/financial position
Preferably in a manufacturing environment, strong analytical and communication skills, a Good command of English
A clear identification with Company goals., high initiative and the ability to think positively