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Kennametal

Senior Key Account Specialist

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Job Summary

Most areas of responsibility are reviewed on a monthly basis and supported by weekly reports as well as face to face discussion by the supervisor. Targets are established on a yearly basis with quarterly review to ensure overall company's targets/KPIs are met for the year. The Employee should work independently and have the ability to drive the business growth.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Research prospective accounts in targeted markets, pursue leads and follow through to a successful agreement.
  • Understand the target markets, including industry, company, project, company contacts and which market strategies can be used to attract clients in the short, mid-and-long term.
  • Responsible for the full sales cycle, from leads to on-going account relationships as appropriate.
  • Maintain relationships with current clients and identify new prospects within the area you have been assigned.
  • Expand sales to existing customers by identifying additional needs and developing appropriate sales strategies to meet their needs.
  • To create new leads through cold calling, networking and following up to successfully close the business.
  • Monitor customers and competitor activities in the market and report important customer and competitor information to the management.
  • Continuously improve current working knowledge of existing and new products and services.

Competencies

  • Performance Driven
  • Communication
  • Practical Judgment and Disciplined Problem Solving
  • Time Management and Perseverance
  • Strong Work Ethic and Self-Starting
  • Winning Attitude and Networking
  • Planning, Listening and Negotiating
  • Resourceful and Presentation Skills

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates Required

  • Degree or Diploma educational qualifications in the technical discipline.
  • Preferably 3 - 5 years working experience in metal cutting products and experience working in technical manufacturing environment.
  • Competent in understanding and communicating all product and technical information.
  • Five years proven track record in business sales or related market.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Windows / Office environment.

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Job ID: 144531651