CareerPlan

Key Account Manager - National Retail Chains

South AfricaRemoteFull-time2026-10-30
Hybrid

Core

Manage and grow relationships with major national retail chains to drive sales, achieve growth targets, and ensure customer satisfaction for an FMCG company.

Role type

Key Account Manager

Builds

Commercial strategy and sales performance for FMCG brands within national retail partnerships

Domain

FMCG / Retail

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

strategic account planning, negotiation, relationship management, sales forecasting, market analysis, CRM proficiency, stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

deep understanding of South African retail landscape, ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve sales targets; Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers; Understand client objectives and tailor solutions; Present new product introductions and promotional plans; Negotiate pricing and terms; Monitor account performance and provide forecasts; Collaborate with internal teams; Identify expansion opportunities; Resolve customer issues.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC