New Business Development / Key Accounts Manager - Polymer / Industrial Raw Materials

Minimum requirements for the role: Previous experience having worked within a key accounts and or new business development role within the polymer and or related polymer or industrial chemical raw material markets is preferred for this role. The successful candidate must have a strong commercial drive, with an analytical mindset and good interpersonal skills. Previous experience calling on the manufacturing industry is essential for the role. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Managing senior key accounts as well as developing new business within the polymer and industrial related raw materials markets on a national and international level. Maximizing profitability, controlling working capital, growing the portfolio and achieving budgetary objectives for your selected product portfolio. Introducing new product ranges, concepts and applications to the market, as well as obtaining complete knowledge of competitor products and markets. Promoting products and services to new key account customers. Managing allocated principals as well as providing technical assistance to customers and colleagues. Constructing a business plan which will include strategies and sales forecasts for annual budgets as well as monitoring and controlling budgets on a monthly basis. Cultivating long-term customer relationships in order to promote and reinforce value propositions. Identifying opportunities to grow the market share by planning, executing and achieving sales growth. Achieving monthly and yearly sales targets through planning and executing business plans for key accounts. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 1/16/2025