Key Accounts Sales Job in Kenya - Supermarkets

JOB TITLE: KEY ACCOUNTS SALES (SUPERMARKETS)

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: FOOD MANUFACTURING

SALARY: Kshs 45,000 – 60,000

JOB LOCATION: THIKA

SUMMARY: Our client, a food manufacturing and distribution company in Thika is looking to fill the role of a Key Accounts Manager (Supermarkets) for January 2021. Responsible for Sales functions including customer care, merchandising, sales and order seeking of company products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Develop, review and implement company policies, procedures and practices that support attainment of company goals and objectives in respect of sales and distribution of products

·         Order seeking and prospecting in different regions

·         Order analysis and requisition

·         Sales reconciliation and report

·         Follow up on irregular debts

·         Handling customers’ complaints

·         Reporting about market behavior and competitor activities

·         Raising the GRN

·         Raising the Exchange Authority Forms

·         Preparing the pack analysis

·         Sales developing

·         Introduction of new products to the customers

·         Sharing with the sales team on how to improve sales

·         Establishing contacts with supermarkets

·         Reporting to the sales manager on the progress of debt collection and orders received.

·         Carry out any other duties at the request of the Managing Director as may be assigned from time to time.

KEY RESULTS AREA

·         Communication. Ensuring timely and accurate information is passed to the various user departments concerning products demand and supply.

·         Developing, and maintaining new market outlets;

·         Uplifting and merchandising for existing retailers;

·         Product promotions and exhibitions;

·         Territory development and sustainability

·         Debt collection from clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Minimum Diploma in Sales and Marketing or a Business field

·         Experience – At least 4 years relevant experience in a busy manufacturing company as a Key Acccounts Manager – Supermarkets

·         Good communication and reporting skills, good negotiation skills, self-driven and result

·         Integrity is a key element for this position.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs quoting relevant skills and experience to recruitment@britesmanagement.com

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted