A leading food manufacturer is looking for an experienced Key Account Manager with a strong background in the fruit & vegetable category to manage strategic retail and food service accounts across South Africa.
Non-Negotiable Requirements
- Minimum 4 years' experience in fresh produce or frozen fruit & vegetable sales
- Proven Key Account Management experience within the food service or retail sector
- Understanding of the fresh and frozen fruit & vegetable supply chain, product lifecycle, and seasonal market dynamics
- Existing relationships with major retail or food service buying groups
- Own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel
Job Experience & Skills Required
- Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts
- Identify new business opportunities and expand market share
- Develop strategic account plans to achieve sales and margin targets
- Conduct regular customer visits and maintain strong client relationships
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity
- Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and account performance reviews
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure exceptional customer service and delivery
This role suits a commercially driven professional who understands the food industry and thrives on building long-term partnerships.
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Career Engineer