Key Account Representative at FlexEdge Limited - Port Harcourt

FlexEdge Limited - Our client in the FMCG sector, is currently recruiting to fill the vacant position below: 

Job Title: Key Account Representative

Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary

• The Key Account Representative handles the distribution of the brand within assigned outlets.
• He/ She is must build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, ensure visibility, achieve sales targets and deliver high quality customer service to the existent and potential clients.
• He/ she is responsible for collection of receivables and is the key source of information for movement of goods/brand
• He/ She is responsible for marketplace / competition feedback

Job Responsibilities

• Effective coverage of minimum 10 outlets per day as per assigned route plan
• Ensures effective processing of PO based on approved standards and guidelines
• Ensures smooth supply of the goods at outlet within stipulated timelines
• Stay abreast of the market conditions and trends in the field pertinent to brands / products
• Drive prompt reconciliation with all stores to avoid out of stock situations
• Develop a network of strong relationships with key stakeholders, to meet the objectives of the Brand & the personal objectives of the company
• Collate and send weekly reports including competition activity and pricing Ensuring best standard merchandising; Ensuring optimum image, visibility and efficiency
• Motivate, monitor and inspire attached merchandisers in attached outlets
• Ensure merchandisers are fully aware of any Marketing Plan, promotion, events etc
• Coordinate all merchandisers activities to ensure compliance and seamless execution
• Provide market feedback to the Sales Manager regarding movement of goods / brands

Skills / Competence Requirements:

• Excellent Relationship management skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Willingness to work flexible schedule
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great Networking and social skills
• Creative, smart, intelligent with eyes for details
• Must be able to drive and very mobile with excellent knowledge of roads
• Personal organization and self-discipline
• High Energy level

Professional Requirements

• First Degree in Social Science or related discipline.
• At least 3-4 years' experience in Key Account Sales role with field based experience in FMCG sector is a MUST
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft suite - MS Excel, Word, Power Point
• Must be resident in any of the location stipulated locations

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: [email protected] using the position and location as the subject of the mail. Example "Key Account Representative - Port-Harcourt"

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.