National Account Manager Assistant
CurrentKey Roles & AccountabilitiesParticipating in sales volume forecastingAssisting the National Account Manager with the development of the strategy and account plans Executing the strategy through the implementation of volume plans and customer workshopsBuilding strong and progressive relationships through all levels with selected customersTurning insight into innovation through new business / product development input and translation of the latest plans within the customers organisationsTracking / measuring the success of growth initiatives (launches / promotions/ activations)Monitoring and report sales performance by customersDeveloping and maintaining relationships with operations and planning staffManaging price files and addressing related queries Ensuring the processing and despatch of orders are correct and on timeInteracting with customers by phone, email and in personScheduling and conducting meetings with customer support personnel weekly as directed by the National Account ManagerConducting regular analysis of customer product assortmentsAssisting in the preparation to facilitate new product placement and promotion al activitiesSetting up planograms and product displays as needed Assisting in the development and completion of professional sales collateral including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, Graphs and ChartsDeveloping the customer account plan across product categoriesPresenting and developing customer reviews and implement agreed action plan post customer meetingsCross functional category discussion to capitalise on growth opportunitiesManaging and implementing the pricing mandates and ensuring pricing and promotional compliance