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We are currently looking for a Senior Account Manager to join us in our SA business unit. This role will fully develop, implement and commercially manage key accounts within our Flavour Solutions Business and report directly to the Head of Commercial.
PRIMARY PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Full P&L and KPI accountability for key customer accounts
Drive share growth and defend share through proactive range renovation
Define 3 year goals and next 12 month execution priorities in conjunction with other functions and teams
Drive execution of next 12 months priorities, at pace
Lead x-functional agenda, inclusive of governance and ways of working (e.g. Purchasing, R&D, Supply chain, Quality, Operations and Finance)
Maintain and promote a value-added service to ensure successful customer relationships.
Be part of a winning team
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently implement and develop measures for success against business plan and report progress to customer and McCormick management
Operate cross functionally to ensure executional excellence through commercialisation and other cross-functions. Facilitate business to business relationships across functions
With Sales management and Commercial Finance involvement, develop customer pricing strategies to maximize business and profitability
Be viewed as a critical contact for McCormick and drive customer penetration through innovation and proactive customer intimacy. Promote the Company's image, with special emphasis on confidence, confidentiality, and professionalism
Manage relationships face to face where practicable, largely domestic, moderate travel within Africa
Demand forecast accuracy, low customer driven waste, debtors ledger managed
Work with the Supply Chain team to ensure customer expected levels of finished goods and raw material stock are in place
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Commercial food or beverage manufacturing experience
Business to Business experience with global food and beverage brands, ideal
Degree Educated - A graduate in a Business/Food Science or related discipline
P&L management experience, knowledge and acumen
Experience of working closely with technical functions (R&D & Quality) and supply chain (manufacturing, purchasing, planning)
Ability to drive valued added successful internal and external relationships
Tenacity to overcome obstacles to achieve results to timescales
Proven track record of delivery against stretching commitments
Self-starter who can make quick impact internally and externally, strong influencer and effective networker
Good organisation & time management skills
A passion for food
Ability to work cross functionally and influence people who are not direct reports
Understanding of the Sub-Sahara Africa region and market
WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK? United by flavor. Driven by results. As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing. Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick. #J-18808-Ljbffr