Depot Key Account Manager

Depot Key Account Manager - Bloemfontein Depot Key Account Manager – Bloemfontein Free StateSalary: R40k Basic + BenefitsPurpose of Position:Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Key Account, Depot Manager for a raw materials/receiving warehouse company based in Bloemfontein, Free State. This is a permanent position, the duties are very similar to that of a Senior Account Manager, managing key client accounts, customer deliveries and monitoring the KPI’s as per the SLA, with the additional responsibility of managing the day to day activities of the depot.Minimum Requirements:• Grade 12; Relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous (Supply Chain, Warehousing)• 3 Years’ experience as a Depot Manager, Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution Key Account Manager• Driver’s License, Own Transport• Staff Management experience• Experience in the steel industry advantageous• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Lotus, Sales Logics, ERP)• As per the Company’s Employment Equity plan preference will be given to candidates (with required skills & experience) in the underrepresented groups.Skills And Knowledge:? Excellent communication - client relations & service orientation skills? Attention to detail & follow up skills? Administrative skills, Monitoring? Client Retention And Key Account Management? Staff Supervision? Good planning & organizing skillsDuties:• The implementation and management of marketing and sales strategies• The achievement of set sales and ASP budgets• Increasing the distribution channels of products and services offered by the company• Working alongside specifying agencies to ensure product specifications with specifiers• Resolving customer complaints that might arise Pricing of tender documents as well as day to dayquotations requested by customers inclusive of estimations from plans submitted by customers• Monitoring and reporting of competitor pricing and strategies• Regular product training for internal staff and customers alike• Continuous promotion of company products to markets dominated by other products - government projects and sheet metal projects (Interaction with government officials and other stake holders)• Assist in the effective management of customer accounts• Building long-term business relationships with customers• Submission of monthly management and market reports as required by superior• Staff appraisals and performance management• Authorisation, management and budgeting for depot running costs• Monthly auditing and authorization of transporter claims• Fulfilling the internal sales function if and when required• Ensuring site safety and that company health and safety standards are implemented and adhered toin the daily depot operations• Depot product mix forecasting• Depot stock control and involvement in sales planning and forecasting• Competency in required computer software, e.g. Sales Logics, Microsoft Office and Lotus notes toensure effective administration, communication and pres