Junior Accounts Manager

Hirewell HR Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in the fats and oils industry is seeking a Junior Accounts Manager to support sales efforts and manage key accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in accounts and sales, particularly in the B2B space, and will be responsible for developing customer relationships and ensuring high satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounts, sales and marketing.
• Experience in selling fats and oil in the B2B space.
• FMCG experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of regional sales plan to achieve targets.
• Identify and develop new B2B opportunities.
• Manage and grow existing and Key Accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Sales forecasting

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Word

Excel

Job description

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Our Client is seeking a Junior Accounts Manager to join their dynamic team in the fats and oils industry.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of the regional sales plan to achieve revenue and volume targets.
• Identify and develop new B2B opportunities across the Distribution, Food Service, and Manufacturing segments.
• Build strong customer relationships, provide ongoing service, and ensure high satisfaction.
• Manage and grow existing and Key Accounts while prospecting for new business.
• Collaborate with internal teams for accurate forecasting, pallet planning, and stock management.
• Ensure all credit applications are processed and assist with AR follow-up.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform pricing and promotional strategies.
• Represent the business at trade shows, promotions, and industry events.
• Provide regular reports on customer activity, sales performance, and market insights.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounts, sales and marketing.
• Must have experience in selling fats and oil in the B2B space.
• Must have FMCG experience.
• Keen interest in commercial sales and trading within essential goods (fats, oils, flour, sugar).
• Basic understanding of sales forecasting, credit processes, and supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional negotiator and ability to influence.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel.

Should you not receive feedback from us after 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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