Key Accounts Manager (Modern Trade) at Flora Food Group

Are you a commercially driven professional with a passion for driving sales and shaping retail strategy? Flora Food Group is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Key Accounts Manager to join their team. This role is perfect for a candidate who thrives on managing high-level customer relationships, driving business growth, and leading execution excellence within the Modern Trade sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Growth: Own the sales, volume, and margin targets for top-tier Modern Trade accounts, developing joint business plans that align with company objectives.
  • Negotiation & Planning: Lead complex negotiations regarding pricing, promotions, and trading terms. Develop accurate forecasts to ensure sustainable business growth.
  • In-Store Excellence: Coach and support teams of Supervisors and Merchandisers to ensure brand presence and execution standards are met at the point of sale.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Translate complex shopper and category data into actionable growth initiatives. Conduct regular reviews to mitigate risks and capitalize on new opportunities.
  • Concept Selling: Lead the end-to-end management of sales concepts, from initial strategy to successful market launch.
  • Financial Management: Oversee account reconciliation, debt management, and ensure timely collections.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to streamline service delivery and innovation.

Qualifications & Expertise

  • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related commercial field.
  • Experience: 3–5 years of proven experience in Key Account Management or Sales, specifically within the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sector.
  • Modern Trade Expertise: A strong background in managing strategic key accounts within a modern retail environment.
  • Commercial Acumen: Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills. You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and various sales reporting tools; a sharp ability to turn data into strategic action.
  • Soft Skills: Resilient, self-driven, and highly comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Why Apply?

Flora Food Group offers a high-impact role with genuine ownership of strategic customer growth. You will work with leading brands and benefit from a supportive, purpose-led culture that prioritizes professional development.

  • Application Deadline: May 8, 2026.
  • Diversity Commitment: Flora Food Group values inclusive hiring and encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every single listed requirement.
  • Apply here.

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