Title: Assistant Manager Customer Account Management
Singapore, SG, SG
This is a Key Account role for Super/Hyper Category in the modern trade.
General responsibilities:
- Manage operating departmental budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources, where applicable
- Develop and implement processes and strategies (local go-to-market strategies, sales strategies and customer strategies) for assigned customers to ensure achievement of goals
- Monitor team key performance indicators achievement. Conduct regular reviews to provide feedback on achievements, performance gaps and requirements for improvement
- Identify the short-term business needs and objectives of key customers and develop/sell proactive business solutions across the full demand/supply chain
- Manage annual negotiations, including trading terms and conditions, to facilitate sales agreements and achieve targeted margins
- Manage and monitor 5P execution performance (availability, pricing, share of shelf, etc.) and ensure issues are quickly resolved by the team
- Develop deep insights and actionable recommendations from post-evaluation analyses and incorporate into customer strategies
- Manage reporting of sales and projected sales/margin forecasts. Evaluate trends and form meaningful conclusions to facilitate strategic decisions
- Develop, monitor and recommend improvement initiatives on business processes, customer services and new techniques (category management, scanning, etc.)
- Develop and build relationships with customers and a network of contacts to order to understand customer needs and achieve business objectives
- Work closely with the cross-functional teams (e.g. Trade Marketing, Product Manager and Supply Chain Management) to ensure efficient and effective execution
Functional skills and knowledge:
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Demonstrates solid understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, competitor activities, and customer needs.
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Applies effective selling techniques with hands-on experience supporting key account management within the fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
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Possesses foundational knowledge of supplier and customer relationship management, including exposure to supply chain processes, field marketing activities, and branding initiatives.
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Communicates clearly and confidently, with developing negotiation skills to support cross‑functional collaboration.
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
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Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Education:
- Diploma/Degree in Sales/Marketing, or related fields
Work experience:
- Comes with 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role