Position Title: National Key Account Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Rosebank
Requisition ID: 34895
National Key Account Manager
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a National Key Account Manager to be based at the McCain Rosebank site, Gauteng. The successful candidate will report to the Retail Commercial Executive.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To take the lead role in developing the Shoprite account to deliver on business objectives for both McCain and Shoprite. To ensure proper forecasting is discussed and agreed with the customer; completed and communicated timely to meet production lead times. To manage customer relationship and ensure optimum service is provided to the customer at all times. To ensure proper leadership and development of the Jnr Key Account Manager (KAM).
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Financial:
Achieve agreed volume/net sales/gross profit targets.
Ensure management of forecasting to acceptable forecast error level.
Timeous execution on price increases.
Execution:
Manage shelf health though Everyday Great Execution principle.
Achieve innovation launch plans.
Agree promotional activities with the customer and ensure adherence.
Continuous engagement with 3rd Party operations team (Vector).
Maximize product distribution.
Trading Terms:
Prepare annual spend investment plan for business approval.
Maximize Return On Investment (ROI).
Reconcile and report on a monthly basis.
Customer Relationship:
Ensure meeting with regional buyers and national category manager at least once a month.
Ensure meeting with head buyers at least once a quarter.
Drive category development agenda with the customer through our category team.
Ensure quality business reviews are presented to customers in meeting.
Drive to achieve customer agreed service levels on product supply.
Administration:
Maintain good and timely processing of customer and travel claims.
Maintain sound filing of all relevant information.
Keep customer contact reports for all customer meetings.
Planning and Reporting:
Ensure proper account plans are developed for monthly, quarterly and annually.
Develop sound reports for submission on a monthly/quarterly and annual basis.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Diploma in Marketing/ Business management or extensive experience in a relevant role (B Com Marketing will be an added advantage).
5 – 10 Years’ FMCG Key Accounts experience.
More than 3 years’ experience in managing the Shoprite national account.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:
Advanced knowledge of Shoprite processes
Proficient in Microsoft programs
Analytical
Advanced negotiation skills
Financial management skills
Planning and organizing
Presentation
Reporting
3rd Party operations management
Able to influence stakeholders
Team player
Able to establish relationships internally & externally
Able to learn and teach
Good communicator
Driven to succeed
Good with detail management
Keep to timelines
Closing Date : 14 March 2025
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist,inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflectthe diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives ourcreativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Sales
Division: South Africa
Department: Rosebank Key Account
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George
Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)