An Exports Key Accounts Manager is needed in Germiston, Gauteng, through Ntice Sourcing Solutions. This permanent, management role is based in Roodekop and drives business growth across African markets for a dynamic FMCG manufacturing environment.
About the company and the work
Ntice Sourcing Solutions is a recruitment solutions provider placing professionals across EMEA. The successful candidate reports directly to the Export Sales Manager, takes ownership of key accounts, develops new business opportunities, and drives sales performance while ensuring customer satisfaction and profitable growth.
Role details
- Exports Key Accounts Manager, Permanent Management position, Germiston (based in Roodekop).
- Salary undisclosed.
- Posted 26 October 2026, expires in 34 days.
- Job number 2646598, reference 74476.
Key responsibilities include managing and developing key customer accounts across designated African markets and locally; identifying, pursuing and securing new business opportunities to expand market share; developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers; driving sales performance to achieve and exceed agreed sales budgets and targets; monitoring market trends, customer activity, competitor performance and emerging business opportunities; preparing and presenting professional quotations and pricing proposals; compiling and submitting weekly sales reports and providing regular updates on sales performance; ensuring accurate and timely completion of all sales-related documentation; liaising with production, planning and internal sales teams to ensure customer requirements and orders are met; developing sales budgets and projections with relevant stakeholders; monitoring customer accounts to ensure payments remain within agreed terms and coordinating with internal teams; implementing and maintaining effective operating procedures and work instructions; coordinating customer visits and international travel arrangements as required; ensuring compliance with applicable export requirements and relevant legislation across African markets; and reporting regularly to the Export Sales Manager on sales performance, account development and market opportunities.
Requirements
- A degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Sales, Business Management, Packaging, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of proven sales experience, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing or a related industry.
- Packaging-related sales experience would be advantageous.
- A sound understanding of manufacturing costing principles and basic manufacturing income statements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Experience working in Southern African markets, with an understanding of export processes and legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop sales budgets, forecasts and projections.
- A valid Code 08 driver’s licence.
- A valid passport and willingness to travel to various African countries.
- Key competencies include strong commercial acumen and a results-driven approach, excellent customer relationship management and account development skills, strong negotiation, persuasion and closing abilities, proven new business development and sales growth capabilities, analytical thinking, problem-solving and strategic planning, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all organisational levels including senior management, an innovative, proactive and creative approach to identifying opportunities, and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver against targets.
- Psychometric testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original CareerJunction advert linked from this page. Use the Apply button, which opens the original Ntice advert. Never pay a fee to apply for a job, and confirm the role and travel requirements on the original advert.
Practical tips
- Lead with FMCG or manufacturing export sales results and African market experience.
- Show account growth, new business wins and performance against budgets and targets.
- Mention ERP experience, costing knowledge and your valid driver’s licence and passport.
- Apply promptly; the advert expires in 34 days.
How the process works
After you apply through the original advert, Ntice reviews applications and contacts suitable candidates. Psychometric testing may form part of the selection process. Keep a copy of your application and note job number 2646598 and reference 74476.
Important information
This post is a summary for job seekers; the original CareerJunction advert is the authoritative source. Salary is undisclosed on the original advert, so confirm pay and terms there before applying. Note the listing header gives Germiston while the role text says the role is based in Roodekop.
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