National Key Account Executive

Schlemmer & Associates Recruitment Specialists

Introduction A well-established and growing business within the FMCG / retail sector is seeking a commercially strong National Key Account Executive to join their senior management team. This is a strategic, high-impact role suited to an ambitious and commercially driven individual with strong national retail account management experience and the potential to grow into a broader Sales Director / Commercial leadership position over time. Duties & Responsibilities Managing and growing national retail accounts Building strategic relationships with major retail groups including Pick n Pay, SPAR, Boxer, OK and other key customers Driving category growth, promotions, pricing and commercial strategy Negotiating trading terms, promotional grids and retail agreements Working closely with marketing, product development and operations teams Managing key account profitability, forecasting and sales performance Identifying opportunities for growth across multiple product categories Mentoring and guiding a junior member of the key accounts team Desired Experience & Qualification Relevant degree or tertiary qualification (BCom / Marketing / Business or similar preferred) Strong FMCG experience is essential Proven national key account management experience Strong exposure to major retail groups Commercially mature with strong negotiation and relationship management ability Experience with promotions, category management, pricing and trade spend Strategic mindset with hands-on operational capability Strong leadership potential

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National Key Account Executive

Schlemmer & Associates Recruitment Specialists

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Durban North Full–Time

About this role

Introduction A well-established and growing business within the FMCG / retail sector is seeking a commercially strong National Key Account Executive to join their senior management team.

This is a strategic, high-impact role suited to an ambitious and commercially driven individual with strong national retail account management experience and the potential to grow into a broader Sales Director / Commercial leadership position over time.

Duties & Responsibilities

Managing and growing national retail accounts Building strategic relationships with major retail groups including Pick n Pay, SPAR, Boxer, OK and other key customers Driving category growth, promotions, pricing and commercial strategy Negotiating trading terms, promotional grids and retail agreements Working closely with marketing, product development and operations teams Managing key account profitability, forecasting and sales performance Identifying opportunities for growth across multiple product categories Mentoring and guiding a junior member of the key accounts team

Desired Experience & Qualification

Relevant degree or tertiary qualification (BCom / Marketing / Business or similar preferred) Strong FMCG experience is essential Proven national key account management experience Strong exposure to major retail groups Commercially mature with strong negotiation and relationship management ability Experience with promotions, category management, pricing and trade spend Strategic mindset with hands-on operational capability Strong leadership potential

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