Key Account Manager in a firm in Lagos Full-time

Key Account Manager

in a firm in Lagos Full-time

Industry Logistics / Transportation
Specialization Engineering, Sales/Business Development,
Minimum Qualification Degree
Required Experience 3 - 5 years
Application Deadline 2013-06-18

We are a global procurement service provider with offices in the UK, Africa and North America. We act as a single source of supply for any engineering spare parts and equipment which are used to maintain and repair large scale manufacturing plant and machinery. In addition we source a wide range of supplementary goods used for facilities management.  We manage complex supply chains for some of the world’s largest manufacturers in over 70 different countries; specializing in difficult to reach markets globally. As part of our continued growth and investment in the West Africa Region we are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, self-driven Key Account Managers to support our operations in Nigeria

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing our already excellent working relationship across multifunctional departments including Engineering, Stores, Procurement, Logistics and Finance. They will take full responsibility for the development of the sales and profit margin, in their designated client, in line with company budgetary targets

Responsibilities:

• Acting as a first point of contact for all technical and administrative matters
• Strategic management of customer and supplier relationships
• Providing Technical support and advice to the Engineering Teams
• Identifying and initiating cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Problem solving - offering innovative solutions
• Resolution of technical Queries and issues arising
• Cross Referencing of OEM parts
• Initiate and drive Inventory optimizations project
• Involvement and Support on Projects as required 
• Developing the range and scope of products sold
• Maintaining and improving levels of service to site in line with company SLA
• Meeting and exceeding contractual obligations
• Achieving agreed targets and KPIs - both internal and external
• Service review meetings at agreed intervals

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering Background preferably with formal Engineering qualifications.
• Good level of IT skills, including Outlook, Microsoft word and Excel
• Fluent in English both spoken and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills capable of operating at many levels up to Director
• Good communicator well presented, and” business like” with a proactive approach.
• Procurement/Purchasing department work experience is an added advantage
• Should reside in Ikorodu, Lagos state.

  

To apply, send your email to c8ec@jbng.me.