The Key Account Manager is responsible for the management and development of identified accounts. He/She is the day-to-day contact for the customer and is responsible for customer targets for his/her area. The role is tasked to contribute to the growth of Chain Accounts.
Responsibilities:
o Manage territory and account profitability by measuring and managing customer contribution by achieving monthly and annual target and profitability targets.
o Develop and execute clear and concise annual account plan based on account’s strategy and direction/ business need based on Chains & QSR business priorities.
o Win & retain profitable business with chain customers by understanding the Chains business model and success factors.
o Lead demand creation via strategic concept & idea creation and marketing trends presentation.
o Co-Develop with Marketing activity for differentiation.
o Deliver KPI’s for chain accounts local operations by managing and achieving scorecard target requirement of each accounts.
o Negotiate business terms, price increase, forecast etc in each customer to reach the most effective conditions for Unilever.
o Control and manage assigned budgets for selling support in line with Unilever policies and strategy.
o Regular work with and coordination with Marketing, BEx, Culinary, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance
and other functions to ensure that agreed plans and activities are implemented on time.
o Lead projects and ensure timely completion.
o Obtain and feedback information (within Unilever policies) about competitors and their activities in the market.
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