JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
Create and develop Customer’s Business Plans, co-lead year-end negotiations.
· Develop, sell, and evaluate with the Customer the Joint Business Plans to deliver sales critical metrics and online presence metrics like content, description, Share of Search
· Lead your portfolio to use internal funds to achieve sustainable volume and value growth.
· Design and Execute Demand Creation Campaigns alongside our marketing team for your Categories and customers.
· Demonstrate Customer’s specifics knowledge for reliable input to LS&Co initiative planning and all administration of the accounts
· Lead the deployment of multifunctional resources and funds against clearly defined Customer-specific value creation and online presence opportunities.
· Perform operational work related to day-to-day business (i.e., volume forecasting, customer reports, updates on trade and competition, budgets management, order management etc.)
· Analyze and recommend new ideas on how to improve sales in given categories. Build category in-depth understanding across the business.
· Build collaborative business relationship with internal and external partners.
Additional Job Description:
Desired profile:
- A university degree/or 5 years direct experience.
- 4-5 years of total work experience in key accounts management
- Candidates from the apparel industry are preferable.
Functional Competencies:
- Should be numbers savvy
- Ability to negotiate / influence
- Sound analytical skills
- Relationship management skills
Behavioral Competencies
- Driven to Win: Creates profitable growth; demonstrates urgency and versatility; demands accountability for results
- Externally Focused: Focuses on consumers, customers and competitors; Commits to the mutual success of internal and external partners (e.g., colleagues, customers, suppliers);
- Innovative: Acts entrepreneurially; executes innovation and change; learns and adapts
- Global Mindset: Drives for global leverage; fosters global brand stewardship; demonstrates cultural competence
Should you meet all the above requirements and wish to apply for the vacancy, please apply on the website.
Please also inform your Line Manager of your intent to apply for the position prior to the submission of your application.
As a responsible employer, Levi Strauss SA (Pty) Ltd is committed to and understands its responsibilities in terms of the Employment Equity Act of 1998. LSSA (Pty) Ltd is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all individuals.
