Key Account Manager (Drybulk) [South Africa]

 

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Operating Division : Transnet NPA

Position Title : Key Account Manager (Drybulk)

Employee Group : Permanent

Department : Sales & Market

Location : Various Locations

Reporting To : General Manager, Commercial Services

Grade Level : E

Reference Number : 10287284

Position Purpose:

Responsible for TNPA accounts nationally in terms of account management and planning, strategy execution of the plan,

business review, relationship management and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve account

targets. Responsible for leading and supporting the contracting and tariff negotiation process where applicable and

participating in the Transnet iKAM teams for the respective key customers within the portfolio

Position outputs:

• Startegic account management and planning;
• Commodity strategy;
• Account performance management and business review Negotiating contracting;
• Conduct joint planning with customers and formalize Key Account Plans with actions to feed into Transnet and Transnet

National Ports Authority strategic planning;

• Facilitate across Transnet integration to provide joint innovative solutions, that is seamless services;
• Deliver on promise, proactive communication with customers and key stakeholders and follow up on actions;
• Formalize stakeholder plan including internal and external partners;
• Implement alliance strategy with selected partners, e.g. road, logistics providers, warehousing, etc.);
• Be on the frontline of Transnet and TNPA in order to provide a service that meets the brand standards and customer

expectations;

• Budget management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant Business Management or Marketing degree or related tertiary qualification;
• A postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage;
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience;
• A minimum of 5 years in commercial/sales experience in same or similar industry

Competencies:

KNOWLEDGE

• Familiarity with the freight and logistics industry;
• Understanding of the business processes involved;
• Understanding of the Transnet business and relationships;
• In-depth product or brand knowledge;
• Fact based selling.

SKILLS

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Strong consultative skills;
• Time management;
• Project management;
• Planning and organising.

ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to develop relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders;
• Forecasting accuracy;
• Tight budget controls;
• Business development;
• Strong team player;
• Ability to think through and solve problems methodically;
• Ability to absorb and assimilate knowledge rapidly;
• High degree of personal integrity and professionalism

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