Junior Account Manager (Lagos) at Givaudan

Summary

• As a Junior Account Manager in Lagos, you will grow designated main accounts by increasing revenue and profitability, sustaining customer relationships, monitoring market activity, and ensuring compliant, delivery from scale-up to production while meeting Measurements and resolving issues.
• You will report to the Country Manager.

Responsibilities
You will:

• Under guidance, grow Givaudan business with designated accounts by managing top and bottom lines
• Manage customer relationships within portfolio of accounts
• Monitor customer and competitor activity and maintain customer information
• Track Account Plans for important accounts
• Develop and deliver internal and customer presentations
• Identify/create opportunities for Givaudan to participate in targeted briefs
• Identify customer requirements and follow up on customer submission
• Transition customer projects and new wins from scale-up to production
• Follow Measurements versus targets (Sales, Gross Profit, win rate…) and take corrective actions if necessary
• Negotiate pricing agreements within guidelines
• Manage credit, pricing, rebates and budget for main accounts
• Manage and resolve customer complaints and ensure prompt resolution
• Comply with all appropriate Givaudan and statutory EHS and regulatory guidelines 

Requirements
You have:

• University Degree (or equivalent)
• 4-7 years of overall experience
• 1+ years' functional/technical experience in the industry
• Verbal and written command of English
• Competence in developing and delivering compelling presentations
• Passion for the Fragrance Industry
• Develop relationships with customers, decisionmakers and influencers.

Benefits you will Love

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you
• Medical aid
• Pension contribution