Key Account Manager Freight Forwarding Cape Town

Our client is in transportation and supply chain management and is looking for a Key Account Manager with 5+ years of experience to drive business growth by building client relationships and strategic partnerships within the assigned sector. Must have African Market experience.

Requirements
• Matric with Degree in Logistics or any related discipline would be an advantage
• 5+ years’ experience and proven track record in account management and business development
• Good understanding of logistics, freight or supply chain industries and their capabilities
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Strong communications skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Process-orientation, analytical skills and business acumen
• Must be willing to travel on a regular basis to various African Countries

Responsibilities
• Manage and grow existing accounts to deliver results according to financial performance indicators
• Create and build new business development opportunities
• Identify client requirements and propose internal capabilities and resources to meet the client’s needs
• Participate in the end-to-end request-for-quotation process
• Liaise closely and build strategic relationships with client stakeholders
• Function as the internal client representative and manage client information within the company
• Respond to all client-related matters, from contractual agreements, solution implementation, and service performance, to service enhancements and new business opportunities
• Perform and plan necessary reviews on operations and business
• Create growth plans