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Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
22 May 2026
Closes
11 Jun 2026

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Key Accounts Manager

Key Accounts Manager to join a global organisation’s high-performing commercial team, taking ownership of strategic customer relationships and driving long-term account growth.
 
This role is suited to a commercially driven professional with strong experience in strategic account management, customer relationship development, and delivering sustainable revenue growth in fast-paced commercial environments.



Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow strategic customer relationships across assigned accounts
  • Develop and execute account plans aligned to business growth objectives
  • Drive growth across strategic accounts through both account expansion and new business development opportunities
  • Lead commercial negotiations and manage customer agreements
  • Implement pricing and commercial strategies to support revenue and margin targets
  • Monitor market trends, customer activity, and competitive movements
  • Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to ensure effective customer delivery and service excellence
  • Maintain a structured pipeline and support forecasting and budgeting processes
 

Key Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or related field
  • 6–8 years’ experience in Key Account Management or Strategic Sales roles
  • Proven ability to manage complex customer relationships and deliver commercial growth
  • Experience within food manufacturing & FMCG
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and influencing ability
  • Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure commercial environments
  • Results-driven with strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus
  • Strong relationship-building capability and customer-centric mindset
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