Key Account Manager - Bread & Pastries at Leventis

Objectives
Implements the sales and marketing plan for the corporate channels to ensure sales targets are achieved or exceeded for the team.

Responsibilities

•     Sales and development of bread and snacks in the corporate institution sector in Lagos
•     Daily interface with corporate customers, brand development activity which includes design and implementation
•     Identifying key accounts and set up new channel in close coordination with National Commercial Manager.
•     Forecasting sales per channel product and product group.
•     Provide sales and distribution expertise to channels and merchandisers including selling method and techniques.
•     Ensure maximum shelf presence and phasing within available outlets.
•     Updating National Commercial Manager on new products and customer needs, merchandising requirements and promotional strategies including competitors’ activities and other industry trends.
•     Gather data on marketing trends competitive products and pricing.

Qualifications and Key Competencies

•     B.Sc. /HND Marketing or any related discipline with 2-4 years relevant Sales & Marketing experience handling Food Service accounts specific to corporate institution customers in the Lagos region ideally with international FMCG/food background
•     Excellent problem solving and organization skills
•     Self-motivated and flexible to work with negligible supervision.
•     Should have negotiation skills to deal with different kinds of customers.
•     An established customer base and with an excellent rapport with key accounts.
•     Creative, action oriented person, reliable self-starter with the ability to work and deliver measurable result with little supervision
•     Must possess a valid driver's license.