Key Skills/Experience Required:

• 5 to 7 years in KA management & AFH expertise.
• Background in FMCG, preferably beverage.
• Hunger and drive to succeed in a global FMCG company.
• Account Management experience.
• Strong Microsoft office skills including Excel & Powerpoint.
• Effective communicator who can network at all levels to build valued internal & external relationships.
• Strong negotiation & analytical skills are must.
• Financials – understanding and workings of P&Ls.
• Ideally have knowledge of Away From Home sectors.
• FMCG Industry experience.
• Time Management - ability to juggle challenging priorities & multiple account demands.
• Able to plan for and anticipate customer objections and resolve using negotiation techniques in the sales presentation.
• New business development.
• Analytical mindset & skills - create robust analysis and meaningful insights to drive actions and highlight opportunities.
• An ability to educate and influence key stakeholders and external partners regarding the unique opportunity in this channel.
• Cross Functional / matrix org experience.
• Arabic & English language skills necessary