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Key Account Manager

Executive Placements
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a portfolio of key clients across all stages of the customer lifecycle.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders.
  • Track service levels, payment cycles, credit notes, and write-offs.
  • Drive accuracy in data integrity, estimate submissions, and reporting.
  • Monitor lost business and red accounts; log call plans via MS Dynamics.
  • Coordinate rate negotiations, customer training, and client satisfaction surveys.
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety standards, and internal reporting protocols.
  • Support tender processes and provide ad hoc reporting to management.
  • Lead contract negotiations and manage risk across accounts.
  • Present and implement new services, solutions, and continuous improvement strategies.
  • Proactively identify growth opportunities within existing accounts.
  • Maintain up-to-date client documentation and oversee account updates.
  • Deliver client SLA reporting, performance reviews, and executive business updates.
    Minimum Requirements:
    • Completed BCom in Logistics (Post-graduate qualification advantageous)
    • 8+ years' experience in freight forwarding and logistics
    • Strong background in customer-facing roles
    • Proficient in advanced Excel and MS Dynamics
    • Proven experience working within the freight or logistics industry

09 Apr 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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