Key Account Manager
Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type
fulltime
Category
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers
Posted
June 09, 2026
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
- Drive sales through direct channels, managing key accounts and acquiring new business in petroleum and personal care industries across Southern Africa.
- Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams to meet performance objectives.
- Develop business plans, conduct article calculations, and oversee product launches to meet deadlines.
- Manage customer pricing cycles, negotiate where necessary, and ensure optimal pricing levels.
- Generate cost estimates for raw materials and overheads using the existing Matrix model.
- Maximize sales and profitability by implementing competitive pricing strategies.
- Participate in tenders, RFQs, contract negotiations, and project follow-ups.
- Oversee contract management from business award t...