Key Account Manager (Consumer Electronics)

TL;DR

Key Account Manager (Consumer Electronics): Managing end-to-end commercial operations for key accounts across online and offline channels with an accent on brick-and-mortar retail execution. Focus on driving sustainable growth, negotiating strategic partnerships, and optimizing product presence for a leading consumer electronics portfolio.

Location: Must be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa

Company

hirify.global is a global company dedicated to turning houses into homes through world-class brands like Philips.

What you will do

• Own and grow key account portfolios by implementing tailored sales strategies and performance plans.
• Lead multi-year partnerships and deliver Joint Business Plan targets to optimize distribution.
• Manage strategic negotiations and develop optimal product and pricing strategies to drive profitability.
• Ensure superior in-store and online presence while optimizing promotional planning.
• Monitor channel performance and translate real-time data into actionable sales insights.
• Create and test agile, localized sales models to respond to evolving market demands.

Requirements

• Must be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in field sales, key account management, or commercial operations.
• Proven track record in B2C environments, ideally within consumer electronics, appliances, or FMCG.
• Strong financial literacy and proficiency in Excel and analytics platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and sales incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and disability coverage.
• Hybrid working model combining office and home-based work.
• Opportunity to work from abroad for up to 30 days per year.
• Meal and mobile allowances, plus gym membership discounts.
• Product discounts on Philips and other hirify.global brands.