Account Manager Job Vacancy in Kenya

Industry: FMCG- Personal care

Our client, a market leader in helping organizations drive profitable growth by taking a strategic approach to brand innovation is looking for an Account Manager.

The successful candidate will drive brand creation, as well as developing current business relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

* Ensuring projects are completed as scheduled
* Preparing weekly status reports
* Ensuring timely distribution and development of proposals
* Keeping all departments informed on client/account developments
* Proactively initiating projects internally
* Informed of client industry developments and competition
* Developing internal briefing documents
* Managing all day-to-day account activities, internal and external
* Reviewing all creative/production material at every stage
* Managing all estimates, from preparation to client approval
* Managing or assisting account team members as well as overseeing quality control on client work
* Maintaining relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential accounts.
* Spending time at client site and supporting re position client brand in the target market

Must have skills and competences

* Exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing.
* Superior interpersonal skills and be able to create a rapport with a wide range of people.
* Polished personality, maintaining a professional, put-together demeanor.
* Incredibly confident, ambitious and self-motivated.
* Should be able thrive when working independently, a keen listener, able to pick up clues that will help close sales.
* Previous experience in an FMCG business environment
* Merchandising/ Strategy/ branding experience
* At least 3 years experience in a similar role.
* Passionate about marketing and entrepreneurship

Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree – Marketing option from a reputable University.

To apply, send CV ONLY to alice@flexi-personnel.com by Friday 19th November 2010.

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