Key Account Executive (VRP) at RB

Job Description
A fantastic opportunity is available for a Key Account Executive (VRP for PicknPay) to join RB’s Sales team.

This role is responsible for supporting Vendor Replenishment Planning (VRP) at Pick n Pay. You will assist the PnP Account Team via internal sales systems reporting, forecasting & syndicated data analysis. As a KAE (VRP) you will be responsible for inventory management of key business variables that impact the stream KPI’s.

You will be required to provide sales trend insights to the KAM Team by validating current Pricing & Promotion strategy and also recommend ways to improve efficiencies from syndicated & internal data. You will also be required to deliver accurate, timely and clear communication to all supply chain stakeholders. As an integral member of an experienced and dynamic Sales team, you will be in a pivotal role supporting both inventory management & sales teams and be strong in both customer & RB systems to help deliver agreed KPI’s & sales targets. In this position you will have significant interaction with both customer supply management and the RB internal sales team.

Is this you?

• Results oriented, entrepreneurial and self-motivating. Driven to achieve even when faced with obstacles
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships and have good leadership, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Very strong presentation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial understanding of business issues / opportunities.
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing strategy and planning issues.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to develop strategies, tactics and measurable implementation (SAP, JDE, ACNielsen, Aztec).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• At least 2 years sales experience within FMCG company/ industry. Exposure to demand planning and DC replenishment. PnP experience is beneficial.
• Educated to minimum Bachelors Degree level in a commercial subject and must be RSA citizen.
• In Return RB offer very competitive salaries with excellent benefits and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organisation.