FOODSERVICE KEY ACC MAN (EE) - Stellenbosch Verfied

Salary Negotiable Stellenbosch, Western Cape Stellenbosch, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 27-09-2019 7:16:32 AM
04-11-2019 11:48:32 AM
This exciting career opportunity will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide strategic insight into Key Accounts and Support in developing partnership alignments
Develop intimate knowledge of the Food Service industry and the QSR Channel to align the business objectives to the Channel and Key Accounts needs
Accountable for the companies brand in respect of customer relationships
Drive the achievement of Volume, Value and Profit targets
Provide insight into product costing to achieve the best margins
Analyze Channel performance and competitor activity on a continuous basis and provide direction and feedback to the business
Contribute to the execution of business and innovation plans for the QSR channel; commercialize new products to meet consumer, customer and Key Account needs
Source, analyze and leverage consumer/shopper/marketing insights to support Channel growth initiatives
Manage and monitor the channel forecast
Make category and product choices and priorities which are channel and sub channel specific
Stimulate New Product Development: driving the innovation process and vetting of new product developments suitable for the Channel
Foresee execution of correct and timeous price increase implementation as well as trading term negotiations are concluded
Represent the FSI brand identity in the market.
Exhibit creativity in the brand, "go to market" strategy, channel initiatives, new business systems and in developing new, insightful applications and ideas

Desired Experience & Qualification
A degree or diploma in Commerce or Sales and Marketing
3 -5 Years relevant experience
Knowledge of Food Services Industry (FSI)/ FMCG and/or perishable goods
FSI knowledge & Extensive Innovation Skills
Project Management Skills would be a PLUS
Strong communication skills and financial acumen
Strong analytical thinking with strong negotiation skills
Curious and an ability to generate ideas
Ability to work cross functionally

Package & Remuneration
Market related

Recruiter: HR Legend