Job Description
Job Title:  Key Account Manager
Job Location (Short):  Bangkok, THA,
Discipline:  Sales & Marketing
Career Site Contract Hours:  32-40
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Responsible for assigned Customer, leads cascading of the Fighting Unit strategy into data-driven 12Q Customer Plans. Align and integrate with Brand Plans from Marketing team and Channel & Category strategy from CCD team. Lead execution against 12Q Plan with the accounts through joint business planning, perfect in-store activation, strong profit management and growth of key accounts and their share of wallet. Strategically manage team and develop great Accounts Team. 

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  • Lead cascading of Fighting Unit strategy into data-driven Channel & Customer plan  (incl. budget , KPIs and yearly targets, per key account). Align and integrate with Channel & Category strategy from CCD team. Run execution drumbeat and deliver on Channel & Customer strategy, driving distribution & profitable volume growth 
  • Main representative of RFC for the customer’s (direct or indirect) organization. Ensures RFC and client departments liaise effectively and helps build the relationship 

  • Drive customer preference to grow share of wallet through:  

  • Constructive partnering with new and existing customers (incl. e-retailers);  

  • Leading fact-based negotiations to create Win-win trade terms (incl. optimal price and promo policy, in alignment with Marketing) and engaging in joint business planning;  

  • Creating efficient service agreements 

  • Win with relevant assortment:  

  • Prioritizing Hero SKUs in assortment planning with Key Accounts 

  • Contributing to insights on right price/pack architectures ( (OBPPC) for MT  

  • Collect pack insights and learnings from field and closely monitor competitors and customer demand to drive barrier-breaking renovation/ innovation 

  • Drive physical availability by executing Customer and Channel Execution plans and leading Perfect Store program:  

  • Set distribution targets per customer (prioritizing Hero SKUs);  

  • Ensure Perfect Visibility by including Perfect Store KPIs in customer agreements and facilitating data collection;  

  • Manage financial plan and deliver profit and sales growth. Run effective promotions (driving penetration and with positive ROPI) and manage trade term spending to achieve sales KPIs; Align activity calendar with customers/distributors and lead (Field) Sales team in excellent execution of Channel & Customer Plans (incl. look & feel of in-store activation, position on shelf, OSA etc.) 

  • Monitor Channel contribution per customer and key sales KPIs: vol./val./ profitable growth, active outlets, effective calls and provide reports to Sales Director and MT (incl. improvements and growth opportunities) 

  • Own and run a reliable sales forecast and S&OP. Ensure end to end operating process for internal and external to avoid OOS. 

  • Manage accounts team strategically to deliver best results, e.g. putting A-talent into critical sales roles, set and communicate clear objectivesleveraging global training programs to grow & develop great KAMs. 

  • Ensure and implement the customer POP aligned with brand strategy to: new products, assortment, pricing, merchandising and promotion. 

  • Market visit to ensure effective implementation and timely solutions for in field operations problems; check FIFO (First-In & First-Out) at the store level and ensure that merchandisers will do it regularly in order to avoid aging problems. 

  • Ensure Perfect Visibility by including Perfect Store KPIs in customer agreements and facilitating data collection 

  • Prepare sales reports and tracking activities and promotions (Online and Offline) including analyze sales data and competitive activities. 

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This role will be reported directly to Head of Modertrade Small Format, and will be based in Head office, Phaholyothin, BKK

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Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

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We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

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