Account Manger
Novonesis
Date: 1 week ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
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In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
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Job Title
Account Manager (AccM) Baking Africa- South Africa
Job Description
An Account Manager role part of the FBB MEA team, focused on developing the Southern Africa Baking and Food business based in South Africa
Tasks And Responsibilities
Outline of the tasks and responsibilities related to the basic function of the job. All employees given responsibility for a task will also have authority to complete the task, unless otherwise specified.
The external contacts the person will have in order to perform the tasks outlined above.
If applicable, outline budget responsibilities and amount of budget for which this person is directly responsible. The explanation should include budget preparation, budget administration, etc.
Tasks And Responsibilities
Minimum basic educational and experience qualifications required for successful performance in this job. Including language skills if relevant.
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Reporting lines
Head of Sales, Baking Africa
Physical requirements (For North America positions ONLY)
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Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.
Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com
Not the right fit for you?
Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
Job Title
Account Manager (AccM) Baking Africa- South Africa
Job Description
An Account Manager role part of the FBB MEA team, focused on developing the Southern Africa Baking and Food business based in South Africa
Tasks And Responsibilities
Outline of the tasks and responsibilities related to the basic function of the job. All employees given responsibility for a task will also have authority to complete the task, unless otherwise specified.
The external contacts the person will have in order to perform the tasks outlined above.
If applicable, outline budget responsibilities and amount of budget for which this person is directly responsible. The explanation should include budget preparation, budget administration, etc.
Tasks And Responsibilities
- develop our business in Food and Beverage business – Baking (prospect, acquire new customers and develop existing ones as per the Novonesis Strategy).
- build relationship between key strategic accounts at Novonesis and provide account management to ensure a high-quality standard in commercial, supply chain and technical interactions between customers and Novonesis.
- turn business and industry development into sales opportunities and propose financially effective solutions by providing inputs.
- Contribute to Industry Group Management and Global Marketing in terms of general account trends, competition, industry dynamics etc.
- Follow up after sales process with customer service and make accurate demand planning.
- Support account teams on daily basis sales operations.
- Collect necessary customer data and record data appropriately in Salesforce and SAP.
- Be responsible for utilization of customer and insight-based sales approach.
Minimum basic educational and experience qualifications required for successful performance in this job. Including language skills if relevant.
- Hold a degree (MSc or MBA) in business administration, sales & marketing or a technical degree or equivalent with experience.
- Have minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience, preferably with experience from a multi-national in the Food Ingredients Industry
- Experience in baking is highly preferable.
- Knowledge of account management process and international sales experience will be a plus.
- Have a commercial focus and growth-oriented mindset, with a passion for tasks related to the sale and promotion of technical products
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to be able to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain good relations with the customers
- Fluency in English is a requirement
- Enjoy interacting within teams, navigating both an internal network of colleagues and external network of partners and customers
- Have a strong drive, positive mindset, high ability to learn, goal-oriented, well organized, a can-do-attitude and teamwork skills working with colleagues globally
- Ability to travel frequently with majority Africa travel. Min 50% travel.
- Ability to drive inspirational & convincing dialogues with customers
- Proficient in IT Skills, SAP knowledge is a plus.
n/a
Reporting lines
Head of Sales, Baking Africa
Physical requirements (For North America positions ONLY)
n/a
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.
Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Novonesis, our purpose, and your career opportunities at novonesis.com
Not the right fit for you?
Even if this job isn't the right fit for you, perhaps you know someone who might find it interesting. If so, please feel free to share the job link and encourage them to apply. Thank you for your referral! Please check out our other open positions. The right fit for you could just be a few clicks away.
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