Key Account Specialist

Kuwait - Kuwait Citymid

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Key Account Specialist Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life.

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Key Account Specialist

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

The Key account Specialist is responsible for handling the most important customer accounts in a company. These accounts make up the highest percentage of company income, and the key account specialist must build and maintain a strong relationship with the customer. They will be the lead point of contact for all key matters, anticipate the customer’s needs, work within the company to ensure deadlines for the customer are met, and help the customer succeed. The key account specialist will also bring in new business from existing customers or contacts and will develop new relationships with potential customers

Developing trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition

Acquiring a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements

Develop and maintain strategic long-term trusting relationships with key accounts to accomplish organic growth and long-term company objectives
Developing a complete understanding of key account needs
Anticipating key account changes and improvements
Resolving key accounts issues and complaints
Managing communications between key accounts and internal teams
Strategic planning to improve accounts results
Establishing and overseeing internal budgets with the company and external budgets with the accounts
Working with sales team, advertising, logistics, marketing, and team members from other departments dedicated to the same accounts to ensure the highest quality of service are being delivered and all accounts needs met in a timely manner
Collaborating with the sales team to maximize profit by up-selling or cross-selling
Planning and presenting reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and possible use in future case studies or company training
Analyzing accounts data to provide customer relationship management
Gather, report and communicate customers' feedback on service, technology and product delivery
Measure, track and analyze key account metrics
Keep abreast with industry and market trends and best practices
Effectively Plan & Execute Direct to Consumer Activities at KA’s – placement of In-store promoters, Display and Merchandising, Primary & Secondary Placements, Gondola & POSM Placements etc.
Develop solutions to resolve claims or specific issues raised by the KA’s.
Regularly track the execution of KAP and impact of activities and performance of Abbott @ KA, forecasting, stock management & DOH Management at each KA, measure ROI and monitor financial viability of the KA.

Requirements

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Bachelor degree of Pharmaceutical, Vet, Dentistry or Medical are required

5 years relevant experience in Kuwait

Strong track record and relevant KAM experience

Strong negotiation and analytical skills

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

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ANI International Nutrition

Kuwait > Al Sanabile Tower : Al Sanabile Tower

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