Key Accounts Manager

5 hours ago


KwaZuluNatal, South Africa ExecutivePlacements Full time R45 600 - R134 400 per year

Recruiter:
Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:
PS010588/CH

Date posted:
Monday, December 1, 2025

Location:
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary:
Monthly

SUMMARY:
A well-known and established international Coatings raw material company requires the above to drive new business development as well as manage all key accounts and principals on a national basis within the decorative, automotive and industrial coatings and related manufacturing markets.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

  • Tertiary qualification in chemistry or related qualification is preferred but not essential for the role.
  • Previous key account or product management sales experience promoting speciality and commodity raw materials into the decorative, automotive and industrial coatings manufacturing industry is preferred for the role.
  • The successful candidate must have a strong commercial drive, analytical mindset and good interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record of managing strategic accounts and achieving sales targets.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Driving new business development as well as manage all key accounts and principals on a national basis within the decorative, automotive and industrial coatings and related manufacturing markets.
  • Maximizing profitability, controlling working capital, growing the portfolio and achieving budgetary objectives for your selected product portfolio.
  • Managing principals and introducing new product ranges, concepts and applications to the market.
  • Providing technical assistance to customers on a range of products.
  • Presenting and driving a business plan which will include strategies and sales forecasts for annual budgets.
  • Managing stock forecasts, debtor and working capital.
  • Presenting reports to senior management.
  • Building strong relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders at client organisations.
  • Providing expert technical advice and commercial solutions on coatings raw materials.
  • Collaborating with R&D and technical service teams to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Representing the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.



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