Key Account Manager Our client, an producer of roses located in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, seeks a strategic thinker with ample dedication, a positive outlook and spontaneous personality to join their dynamic team. A relevant (BCom degree), 5 to 8 years’ sales and marketing experience in the retail industry, strong financial acumen, excellent English communication and PowerPoint presentation skills are prerequisites for the position. The appointed candidate will assume responsibility for: • general account management, with the delivery of pro-active account management for a portfolio of key accounts as special focus • the management of ad hoc queries and enquiries generated by the account portfolio • work to deploy agreements and incentives with agents that can shift market • liaison with internal departments to ensure rate requests are followed up and required loadings are completed in timeframes acceptable to the client • managing external and internal expectations • developing relations with new clients • managing and organizing successful attendance at relevant trade shows and events in order to gather new leads • contributing to internal and external marketing communications on a regular basis • developing and managing relations with key salespeople • calculating costings and compiling reports. A competitive remuneration package is offered in accordance with the degree of compliance with the above requirements. Commencement of duties: As soon as possible. Should no feedback be received within two weeks after the closing date, please accept that the application has been unsuccessful.