KEY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

WE ARE HIRING!!!

Job title: KEY ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Industry: Wines & Spirits / Beverages / FMCG

Location: Magodo, Lagos

Salary: ₦350,000 Monthly

A leading company in the wines, spirits, beverages and FMCG industry is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Key Account Executive to join its team.

We are looking for someone who can do more than just sell. The ideal candidate must be able to manage key accounts, open new accounts, grow sales, maintain product visibility, monitor stock and follow through on customer collections

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Manage and grow key customer accounts.

Build strong relationships with buyers, purchasing officers, store managers and business owners.

Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Open new accounts and develop them into regular customers.

Manage supermarkets, retail outlets, distributors, hotels, restaurants, bars, lounges and other strategic accounts.

Follow up on outstanding invoices and ensure customers pay within agreed credit terms.

Monitor customer credit limits and payment status.

Ensure products are well positioned, visible and adequately stocked.

Monitor shelf placement, product facings, displays and competitor activities.

Monitor stock levels, fast/slow-moving products and out-of-stock situations.

Identify opportunities to increase order frequency and customer spend.

Prepare sales, customer visit, collection and market reports.

Keep up with trends, pricing and competitor activities within the Lagos beverage market.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

3+ years' relevant experience in wines & spirits, beverages, FMCG distribution, consumer goods or a related industry.

Proven experience managing key accounts, not just general field sales.

Experience managing supermarkets, major retail accounts, distributors, hotels, restaurants, bars or similar customers.

Strong knowledge of the Lagos retail/beverage market, especially the Island and Lekki corridors.

Proven track record of achieving sales targets.

Practical experience with customer collections and credit control.

Experience opening and developing new accounts.

Strong customer relationship and negotiation skills.

Good communication, reporting and follow-through skills.

Good knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets is an advantage.

CRM/sales management experience is an added advantage.

IMPORTANT:

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with beverage manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers or established FMCG companies.

Candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate the major accounts they have personally managed, the sales they generated, accounts they opened, and their experience following up on customer payments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using “Key Account Executive” as the subject of the email.

Only candidates who meet the relevant experience requirements will be contacted.

Pay: ₦350,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person