These jobs were popular with other job seekers Execustaff Recruiting Services SA (Pty) Ltd Execustaff Recruiting Services SA (Pty) Ltd Our client, a leading distributor and manufacture of household goods throughout South Africa, is looking for a National Account Manager for their division based in Gauteng. You will have the overall responsibility for the sales objectives of the individual brand - sales&margins. Maintain&grow current customer base&identify revenue opportunities through new business opportunities&securing new market - ultimately filling factory capacity with required product mix to maximize efficiency. Duties&Responsibilities Key Performance Areas: Responsible for formulation&implementation of customer strategies once approved to achieve sales volumes, margins,&share targets at the budget cost&margins for a division or major geographical area Manage&ensure that all records are continually updated&maintains individual contact with key customers&management Conceptualize, develop, manage,&implement a sales strategy to achieve brand objectives through accurate forecasting To manage brand sales strategy&ensure a correct product&customer mix to achieve the targeted sales at the required margin - thus achieve annual sales budgets, targets,&margins Effectively communicate the value proposition Stay informed of local&international trends - in term of product innovation ideas&market trends Maintain a consistent pipeline of sales&supply regular forecasts quarterly while keeping top management informed of any potential changes Collaborate/partner&build strategic relationships with all current customers while seeking new ones Initiate new channels&markets to expand&grow the business Contribute in ensuring continued product development Positively influence alignment of Sales&Marketing strategies thus contribute in growth of customer base to optimize margin opportunities Analyse&drive our largest clients in business forward by using the data given by the client&driving commercial insight with the merchandiser&planner monitor local&international industry trends Accurately forecast fashion items to maximize returns,&reduce usage of provisions&write-backs Accountability for maintenance of service-levels,&reduction of credit&returns Assist with sales forecasts&collection of overdue accounts Resolve customer complaints or problems Manage&monitor customer satisfaction&retention Advise customers on technical or procedural issues Execute brand sales strategy in alignment with divisional strategy Achieve brand sales targets at required margins Prepare sales expenses&effectively manage expenditure Initiate&develop new channels&markets Accurately forecasts sales&profits Maintain solid communication with general site managers to ensure efficient balance of production Local travel required, one/two week per month Desired Experience&Qualification Requirements: Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Sales&Marketing 6 + years' sales&marketing experience Furniture manufacturing experience will be an added advantage HR Services, Recruitment&Selection These jobs were popular with other job seekers Execustaff Recruiting Services SA (Pty) Ltd #J-18808-Ljbffr