Key Accounts Manager – Meat Ingredients (Permanent)

Job Title: Key Accounts Manager – Meat Ingredients Start Date: 2026-08-26 - 2026-09-25 Vacancy Type: Permanent DBN003629 Sectors: Sales / Purchasing / Procurement / Customer Service Location: South Africa , South Africa Salary: Brief: A leading global organisation within the ingredients and flavour industry is looking for an experienced Key Accounts Manager – Meat Ingredients to drive strategic customer relationships and sustainable business growth across the South African market. This opportunity is open to suitably qualified candidates across South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements, and delivering against sales and margin objectives. Detail: Key Responsibilities Manage and strengthen relationships with key customers within the meat processing sector Develop strategic accounts and identify opportunities for business growth Drive sales and new business development across assigned accounts Negotiate customer agreements in line with commercial objectives Develop and manage the opportunity pipeline. Build and execute account strategies to support sustainable customer and business growth Monitor market and business trends to identify opportunities Collaborate with internal teams to deliver effective customer solutions and enhance customer satisfaction Contribute to annual budgets and business planning Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification Minimum of 8 years' Key Account Management experience within the meat ingredients sector Proven B2B meat ingredients sales experience is essential Strong technical background Proven experience managing strategic customer relationships and driving business growth Strong commercial and business acumen Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation and influencing skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Customer-focused with excellent relationship-building skills Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and perform effectively under pressure Results-driven with strong business development capability If you have extensive Key Account Management experience within the meat ingredients sector and a strong B2B commercial background, we would like to hear from you. show more... For more information please contact: Sinikiwe Mvelase Apply