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KEY ACCOUNTS HEAD


Job Location:

Thika - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 3-5years
Posted: 30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are in the process of filling the vacant position of Key Accounts Head in our Sales & Marketing Department reporting to the Senior Director Sales (Commercial). In view of this kindly send us a proposal for undertaking this process for consideration: -


The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: -


THE ROLE: - KEY ACCOUNTS HEAD

JOB PURPOSE: -


Responsible for overseeing outlet executions and expansion benchmarks and objectives are set through execution of Key Accounts Plan.


Main accountabilities of the Key Accounts Head will include: -


  • Growing the clients business while building the brand equity with the Key Accounts.
    Ensuring Achievement of Sales Volumes/Revenue and Operating Income for the entire range of the clients Products within the assigned Chains Beverages Canned Fruits/Vegetables Canned Juices Cereals and Fresh Produce.
  • Providing and implementing the Annual Business plans for all the assigned Key Accounts Chains.
  • Drawing and Negotiate Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and supply agreements with Modern Trade Accounts
  • Managing Demand Planning Accuracy Ensure all Accounts/Stores fully stock the client range and categories per SKU and providing accurate sales forecasts.
  • Managing Collection of Account Receivables in time from the assigned Key Accounts chains as per the trading terms.
  • Preparing and Executing Key Accounts Marketing programs designed to enhance consumer brand equity/awareness and monitoring trade pricing.
  • Managing Third Party Agencies providing merchandizing/sales functions with periodic performance reviews.
  • Prior knowledge and usage of Sales Automation and CRM Tools.
  • New Product Listing
  • Signs off of annual Joint Business Plans JBPs

REQUIREMENTS: -


The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: -


University degree in Commerce Economics or Business Administration (with bias in Marketing) or an equivalent qualification.

Preferred 2 years working experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.

Demonstrate detailed understanding of the core sales capabilities of order generation delivery merchandising and account development.

Pleasant results oriented hardworking persuasive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is able to think strategically and effectively present ideas in an organized manner.

Individual who can demonstrate that he/she has lots of energy drive enthusiasm positive mental attitude and track record of achievement.

Must also hold a clean and valid driving license with 3 years of continuous driving

Pleasant results oriented hardworking and a team player who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Individual who can demonstrate that he/she has lots of energy drive enthusiasm positive mental.

Attitude and track record of achievement.

Able to conclude tasks in a timely manner and under little or no supervision.

Well versed with MS Office with demonstrated ability to carry out data analysis and generate requisite reports.













Requirements

University degree in Commerce Economics or Business Administration (with bias in Marketing) or an equivalent qualification.

Preferred 2 years working experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.

Demonstrate detailed understanding of the core sales capabilities of order generation delivery merchandising and account development.

Pleasant results oriented hardworking persuasive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is able to think strategically and effectively present ideas in an organized manner.

Individual who can demonstrate that he/she has lots of energy drive enthusiasm positive mental attitude and track record of achievement.

Must also hold a clean and valid driving license with 3 years of continuous driving

Pleasant results oriented hardworking and a team player who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Individual who can demonstrate that he/she has lots of energy drive enthusiasm positive mental.

Attitude and track record of achievement.

Able to conclude tasks in a timely manner and under little or no supervision.

Well versed with MS Office with demonstrated ability to carry out data analysis and generate requisite reports.












Required Skills:

University degree in Commerce Economics or Business Administration (with bias in Marketing) or an equivalent qualification. Preferred 2 years working experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment. Demonstrate detailed understanding of the core sales capabilities of order generation delivery merchandising and account development. Pleasant results oriented hardworking persuasive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is able to think strategically and effectively present ideas in an organized manner. Individual who can demonstrate that he/she has lots of energy drive enthusiasm positive mental attitude and track record of achievement. Must also hold a clean and valid driving license with 3 years of continuous driving Pleasant results oriented hardworking and a team player who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Individual who can demonstrate that he/she has lots of energy drive enthusiasm positive mental. Attitude and track record of achievement. Able to conclude tasks in a timely manner and under little or no supervision. Well versed with MS Office with demonstrated ability to carry out data analysis and generate requisite reports.


Required Education:

University degree in Commerce Economics or Business Administration (with bias in Marketing) or an equivalent qualification. Preferred 2 years working experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.