Key Account Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Estée Lauder Companies Full time

Job Overview:

  • Supports brands on the definition of their go to market strategy and commercial plan.
  • Develops and delivers the key account commercial plan with consent of GM and brand managers, leading negotiations with retailers on stock and sales.
  • Drives and develops ELC's position/share/ranking with the retailer, in close partnership with Brand Managers
  • Owns the key account KPI's.

Manages key accounts:

  • Builds and develops longlasting relationships with Retailer/ Pharmacies and their buyers, creating winning partnership.
  • Drives and develops ELC's position/share/ranking with the retailer, leveraging scale across brands where it makes sense.
  • Builds the retailer plan across ELC brands in close cooperation with the brands and execute different brand strategies with the retailer.
  • Explores new business opportunities together with the retailer and in discussion with the brand managers.
  • Collaborates with corporate team and brand teams to ensure alignment.
  • Evaluates the competitive landscape and evolution of retailer through regular site visits and external reports, where applicable.

Delivers the commercial plan:

  • Supports brands on the definition of their go to market strategy and commercial plan, including assisting with defining sales objectives and forecasts per Retailer/ Pharmacy
  • Based on the commercial plan, drives negotiations with retailers, in close partnership with brand managers, including negotiations of CRM data in partnership with CRM lead
  • Manages execution and governance of KAM contracts within the mandate provided.
  • Owns the key account KPI's, gross sales, returns and accurate estimates.
  • Assist NOM's with Bonification targets with retailers monthly.
  • Achieves monthly sellthrough and sellin targets in cooperation with Brands.
  • Works with internal stakeholders (Brand team, Demand Planning and Supply Chain) to secure correct forecast and delivery.
  • Evaluates retailer campaigns and provides feedback to brands.
  • Works with eKAM to ensure 360 account management.

Qualifications Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills**- 8-10 years' work experience in marketing/sales and/or retail business development.

  • Business Administration, Commercial Management or equivalent degree.
  • Strong negotiation skills to ensure we continue to win corporately.
  • Strong analytical skills to ensure opportunities are identified.
  • Good understanding of Competitive Landscape, Retail and Market
  • Understanding of the country's economic, political, social, cultural, and business landscape and issues.
  • Good industry knowledge and network of relationships in the industry with customers, retailers, suppliers, and other business partners.
  • Broad and deep knowledge of the Brand and target consumers.
  • Previous experience in similar position, point of sales and/or commercial area.
  • Executes ideas to keep the right image and reputation of the Brands.
  • Deep experience in sales and distribution.
  • Ability to analysis and control of budget, conceptualize goals and capable of planning and executing the sales plans.
  • Think Strategically and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and highly organized.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills internally and externally.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and business acumen.

Key Personal Characteristics

  • Capable of multilevel communicating, and strong in persuasion and negotiation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong influence capability.
  • High attention to detail & organisational skills.
  • Able to effectively manage complex projects, delivering on time and on budget.
  • Smoothly handles multiple brands/priorities, able to move with agility when required.
  • Strategic, creative and innovative; seeks out fresh ideas from a variety of sources. Not afraid to challenge the status quo.
  • Decisive, able to make sounds decisions despite uncertainty and pressure.
  • Displays strong learning agility; understands what to keep, and what to change.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive approach to work and tasks. Takes initiative to lead self in execution of job responsibilities.
  • Strong stakeholder management & interpersonal skills.
  • Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
  • Good business acumen.
  • Store visits essential

Job:
Sales

Primary Location:
Europe, Middle East, Africa-ZA-GP-Johannesburg

Job Type:
Standard

Schedule:
Full-time

Shift: 1st (Day) Shift

Job Number: 241595
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