Key Account Executive – Modern Trade (FMCG)
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Our client is a well-established company in the FMCG food industry, specialising in food products including meat and seafood.
Working Days: Monday – Friday
Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: North area
Job Responsibilities
- Manage and develop key modern trade accounts
- Maintain regular engagement with retailer buyers and Category Managers to maximise sales, distribution and merchandising opportunities.
- Manage monthly sales forecasting, planning and key account activities.
- Propose new product listings, product extensions and range upgrades within key accounts.
- Plan, negotiate and execute new product launches, promotional campaigns and price adjustments.
- Prepare and manage promotional calendars and trade expenses in line with business and brand strategies.
- Monitor execution performance, including product range, stock availability, pricing, brand location and share of shelf.
- Coordinate closely with Production, Logistics, Ordering and Marketing teams to resolve supply chain, customer service and retail-related issues.
- Conduct post-promotion analysis to evaluate campaign effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitor competitor products and pricing, particularly within the meat and seafood categories, and provide insights to support pricing strategies.
- Prepare regular sales, market and opportunity reports.
- Gather and analyse competitor intelligence and market trends.
- Conduct store visits to monitor merchandising, pricing, stock availability and overall execution when required.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or a related discipline.
- Strong Modern Trade experience within the FMCG food industry is required.
- Experience handling food products, particularly meat and seafood, will be highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of key account management, retail sales and modern trade operations.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Analytical with strong financial acumen and proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Class 3 driving licence with own vehicle is preferred.
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