A medium sized
company which specializes in Butchery and Food Processing Equipment
wishes to recruit a proactive individual to fill the position below:Sales Account Manager (SAM)Job Description:The
SAM will be responsible for prospecting and expanding the customer base
by understanding the customer’s needs. The SAM will be responsible for
the business retention unit.Duties and Responsibilities


Identify
accounts where revenues may be shrinking and formulates strategies to
reach out to these accounts and retain the customers
Be actively involved in developing relationships with key customers
Supervise a product marketing team to get customer feedback on product improvements
Coordinate with the sales team and marketing to find out ways to retain and increase customers
Identify and meet customer needs
Conduct strategic account reviews regularly to review service needs and usage trends
Make business objectives by identifying products and pricing that meet customer needs
Gather market information on the competition and create offers that will boost the company margins
Identify business trends, forecast demand and prepare the annual sales budget
Monitor and measure performance keeping the budget in mind and suggest measures to maintain profits


Skills and Specifications:


The SAM must have good communication and negotiation skills
They must be able to work in a team and also motivate others
They should be confident and willing to work without supervision
An understanding of finance is crucial
Must be computer literate, while a technical background will be an advantage
Hold a clean valid driving license


Education and Qualifications


A degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing or a qualification in Technical Sales.
At least 3 years experience in FMCG or Food Processing Industry.

Qualified
and interested applicants may send their detailed applications and CV’s
to the following address so as to be received latest by closure of
business on Friday 30th September 2011.Email: hr.recruiting09@gmail.com