Key Account Manager - Brining Applications Into The Poultry Processing Industry

Prostaff

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Minimum requirements for the role:
  • A tertiary qualification in a related field is preferred for this role.
  • Previous sales experience having sold brining applications or related products to the poultry processing and related industries.
  • Previous sales experience having sold spices or food ingredients into the industry is also pref.
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills with experience managing large or strategic accounts.
  • Solid technical understanding of poultry production systems, feed formulation, and or animal nutrition.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical ability with experience in forecasting and reporting.
  • Proficiency in Ms Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM Systems.
  • Strong ability to balance technical credibility with commercial impact.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Responsible for managing and expanding relationships with major clients in the poultry processing and related markets.
  • Building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with key clients.
  • Developing and implementing account plans to achieve sales targets, identify new opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
  • Regularly assessing client needs, understanding their business objectives, and providing tailored solutions.
  • Tracking account performance, preparing reports, and providing insights to senior management.
  • Negotiating pricing, contracts, and service level agreements to maximise profitability while delivering customer value.
  • Forecasting sales volumes, demand trends, and revenue to support accurate planning and supply management.
  • Collaborating with technical, operations, and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment.
  • Providing technical support and advice on poultry nutrition, feed solutions, and production efficiency improvements.
  • Monitoring industry trends, competitor activity, and client performance to adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Reporting on key account performance, pipeline opportunities, and risks to senior management.
  • Resolving client issues promptly to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Promoting new products, innovations, and sustainable poultry solutions to clients.
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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