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New Business Development / Account Manager - Flexi

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Minimum requirements for the role:A tertiary qualification in a related field is preferred for this role.Previous sales experience having worked within the flexible and related packaging industry calling on the food manufacturing industry is preferred for the role.The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Must have excellent sales and negotiation skills with strategic thinking and planning abilities.The successful candidate must demonstrate resilience, proactive problem solving, and a passion for delivering customer value and sustainable packaging solutions.Technical knowledge in packaging solutions-particularly in sectors like dairy, beverages, or food packaging.Proficiency in Excel and Word is essential.The successful candidate will be responsible for:Managing and growing strategic client relationships within the flexible packaging industries with the focus on food & beverage, FMCG, industrial, and or related markets. This role involves expanding revenue from existing accounts, onboarding new clients, and providing excellent service and technical support to ensure packaging solutions meet client needs.Developing and implementing account plans to achieve sales targets, identify new opportunities, and drive revenue growth.Regularly assessing client needs, understanding their business objectives, and providing tailored solutions.Acting as the main point of contact between the client and internal teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities to expand existing accounts and generate new business.Addressing client concerns, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring customer satisfaction.Tracking account performance, preparing reports, and providing insights to internal stakeholders.Managing contract negotiations, renewals, and pricing discussions.Conducting regular business review meetings to assess performance, forecasts, and opportunities.Providing accurate and timely forecasts (monthly, quarterly) for assigned accounts.Analysing business trends, performance against targets, competitive landscape, and market opportunities.Generating and present performance reports to internal and client stakeholders.Leading strategic negotiations for pricing, contracts, and renewal agreements.Collaborating in new product development or packaging innovations that align with client and market needs.Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained. https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/N/New-Business-Development-Account-Manager-Flexible--1234945-Job-Search-01-05-2026-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Kensington

Key Account Manager - Flexible Packaging - Cape To

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Minimum requirements for the role:A tertiary qualification in a related field is preferred for this role.Previous sales experience having worked within the packaging and or food industry is preferred for the role.The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Must have excellent sales and negotiation skills.Strategic thinking and planning abilities.Demonstrates resilience, proactive problem solving, and a passion for delivering customer value and sustainable packaging solutions.Proven track record in sales and account management, ideally servicing major or strategic accounts.Technical knowledge in packaging solutions-particularly in sectors like dairy, beverages, or food packaging.Proficiency in Excel and Word is essential.Detail-oriented, methodical with strong time-management skills.The successful candidate will be responsible for:Managing and growing strategic client relationships within the food & beverage, FMCG, industrial packaging, or related packaging markets.Building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with key clients.Developing and implementing account plans to achieve sales targets, identify new opportunities, and drive revenue growth.Regularly assessing client needs, understanding their business objectives, and providing tailored solutions.Acting as the main point of contact between the client and internal teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities to expand existing accounts and generate new business.Addressing client concerns, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring customer satisfaction.Tracking account performance, preparing reports, and providing insights to internal stakeholders.Managing contract negotiations, renewals, and pricing discussions.Keeping abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.Conduct regular business review meetings to assess performance, forecasts, and opportunities.Provide accurate and timely forecasts (monthly, quarterly) for assigned accounts.Analyse business trends, performance against targets, competitive landscape, and market opportunities.Generate and present performance reports to internal and client stakeholders.Lead strategic negotiations for pricing, contracts, and renewal agreements.Collaborate in new product development or packaging innovations that align with client and market needs.Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained. https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/K/Key-Account-Manager-Flexible-Packaging-Cape-Town-1217199-Job-Search-01-08-2026-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Bo-Kaap

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Minimum requirements:Grade 12 / Matric / Equivalent.Degree or Diploma in Food Technology, Dairy Science, Production Management, or a related field.Minimum 710 years experience in cheese production (hard, processed, or mozzarella), with at least 5 years at a management level.Strong working knowledge of FSSC 22000 and high-care manufacturing environments.Proven track record in managing production budgets, KPIs, and large operational teams.Personality Traits:Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capability.Hands-on, decisive, and results-oriented leadership style.Excellent analytical, planning, and operational problem-solving capability.Ability to lead teams under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.Attention to detail, disciplined execution, and focus on quality compliance.Duties and responsibilities:Operational Management:Oversee all cheese production and packaging processes, ensuring consistent output and adherence to production schedules.Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in line with business forecasts and customer demand.Optimise equipment utilisation and minimise downtime through proactive maintenance coordination with Engineering.Implement best-practice lean manufacturing principles to improve throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction.Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance:Ensure full compliance with FSSC 22000 (V6), HACCP, GMP, and all relevant regulatory requirements.Lead internal and external audits, ensuring 100% audit readiness.Implement, monitor, and maintain critical control points (CCPs), hygiene standards, allergen controls, and product traceability.Ensure finished products consistently meet quality specifications for texture, flavour, moisture, and packaging standards.Cost and Performance Management:Track and manage production KPIs, including yield, throughput, wastage, labour productivity, downtime, and cost per unit.Analyse production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement.Implement corrective actions to address inefficiencies, quality deviations, or non-compliance incidents.People Leadership and Development:Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors, team leaders, and frontline staff.Set clear performance objectives and accountability for all production areas.Foster a culture of safety, discipline, high performance, and continuous improvement.Ensure adequate succession planning and s https://www.executiveplacements.com/Jobs/P/Production-Manager-1248272-Job-Search-01-05-2026-04-27-42-AM.asp?sid=gumtree

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Queenstown