Key Account Specialist
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Key Account Management - B2B/TOLLING:
· Develop and execute strategic account plans tailored to B2B customers and tolling partners to achieve sales targets and maximize revenue.
· Serve as the primary point of contact for key B2B accounts and tolling partners, maintaining strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
· Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and terms with B2B customers and tolling partners to drive product placements and sales.
2. Sales Strategy and Planning:
· Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop and implement account-specific sales strategies and initiatives for B2B and tolling segments.
· Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights within the B2B and tolling sectors to identify growth opportunities.
· Forecast sales volumes and set performance goals for B2B accounts and tolling partners, monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
3. Business Development:
· Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing B2B accounts and tolling partnerships to expand product distribution and market share.
· Conduct regular business reviews with B2B customers and tolling partners to evaluate performance, discuss growth opportunities, and address challenges.
· Implement strategies to upsell and cross-sell products to increase revenue and profitability within the B2B and tolling segments.
4. Relationship Management:
· Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within B2B accounts and tolling partners.
· Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty among B2B and tolling partners.
· Proactively address customer inquiries, complaints, and issues to maintain positive relationships and resolve conflicts effectively.
5. Sales Reporting and Analysis:
· Track and analyze sales performance metrics for B2B accounts and tolling partnerships, including sales volume, revenue growth, and profitability.
· Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and presentations for senior management and B2B partners.
· Utilize CRM software and sales analytics tools to manage account data, monitor progress against goals, and identify trends.
6. Regular and Periodic Activities:
6.1 Daily Activities:
· Communicate with B2B accounts and tolling partners to manage orders, resolve issues, and provide product information and support.
· Monitor sales activities and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with account objectives and sales targets.
· Coordinate with internal teams to fulfill orders, manage inventory, and ensure timely delivery to B2B and tolling partners.
6.2 Weekly Activities:
· Conduct weekly meetings with B2B account partners and tolling partners to review sales performance, discuss upcoming promotions, and address any issues.
· Analyze weekly sales data and market trends specific to the B2B and tolling sectors to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
· Update account plans and sales forecasts based on ongoing discussions and feedback from B2B accounts and tolling partners.
6.3 Monthly Activities:
· Prepare monthly business reviews and performance summaries for B2B accounts and tolling partners, highlighting achievements, challenges, and action plans.
· Participate in monthly strategic planning sessions to align sales strategies with company goals and objectives, focusing on the B2B and tolling segments.
· Evaluate the effectiveness of promotional campaigns and marketing initiatives within B2B accounts and tolling partnerships.
6.4 Quarterly Activities:
· Participate in quarterly business reviews with senior management to report on B2B account performance and tolling partnership initiatives.
· Develop and present quarterly sales forecasts and growth projections for B2B accounts and tolling partnerships, incorporating market trends and customer insights.
· Collaborate with marketing teams to plan and execute quarterly promotional campaigns and product launches tailored to B2B and tolling customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field
- 2 years of experience in key account management or sales roles, preferably in the FMCG sector.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth within key accounts.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute account-specific sales strategies.
- Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales analytics too
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Key Account Management - B2B/TOLLING:
· Develop and execute strategic account plans tailored to B2B customers and tolling partners to achieve sales targets and maximize revenue.
· Serve as the primary point of contact for key B2B accounts and tolling partners, maintaining strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
· Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and terms with B2B customers and tolling partners to drive product placements and sales.
2. Sales Strategy and Planning:
· Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to develop and implement account-specific sales strategies and initiatives for B2B and tolling segments.
· Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights within the B2B and tolling sectors to identify growth opportunities.
· Forecast sales volumes and set performance goals for B2B accounts and tolling partners, monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
3. Business Development:
· Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing B2B accounts and tolling partnerships to expand product distribution and market share.
· Conduct regular business reviews with B2B customers and tolling partners to evaluate performance, discuss growth opportunities, and address challenges.
· Implement strategies to upsell and cross-sell products to increase revenue and profitability within the B2B and tolling segments.
4. Relationship Management:
· Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within B2B accounts and tolling partners.
· Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty among B2B and tolling partners.
· Proactively address customer inquiries, complaints, and issues to maintain positive relationships and resolve conflicts effectively.
5. Sales Reporting and Analysis:
· Track and analyze sales performance metrics for B2B accounts and tolling partnerships, including sales volume, revenue growth, and profitability.
· Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and presentations for senior management and B2B partners.
· Utilize CRM software and sales analytics tools to manage account data, monitor progress against goals, and identify trends.
6. Regular and Periodic Activities:
6.1 Daily Activities:
· Communicate with B2B accounts and tolling partners to manage orders, resolve issues, and provide product information and support.
· Monitor sales activities and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with account objectives and sales targets.
· Coordinate with internal teams to fulfill orders, manage inventory, and ensure timely delivery to B2B and tolling partners.
6.2 Weekly Activities:
· Conduct weekly meetings with B2B account partners and tolling partners to review sales performance, discuss upcoming promotions, and address any issues.
· Analyze weekly sales data and market trends specific to the B2B and tolling sectors to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
· Update account plans and sales forecasts based on ongoing discussions and feedback from B2B accounts and tolling partners.
6.3 Monthly Activities:
· Prepare monthly business reviews and performance summaries for B2B accounts and tolling partners, highlighting achievements, challenges, and action plans.
· Participate in monthly strategic planning sessions to align sales strategies with company goals and objectives, focusing on the B2B and tolling segments.
· Evaluate the effectiveness of promotional campaigns and marketing initiatives within B2B accounts and tolling partnerships.
6.4 Quarterly Activities:
· Participate in quarterly business reviews with senior management to report on B2B account performance and tolling partnership initiatives.
· Develop and present quarterly sales forecasts and growth projections for B2B accounts and tolling partnerships, incorporating market trends and customer insights.
· Collaborate with marketing teams to plan and execute quarterly promotional campaigns and product launches tailored to B2B and tolling customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field
- 2 years of experience in key account management or sales roles, preferably in the FMCG sector.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth within key accounts.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute account-specific sales strategies.
- Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales analytics too