KwaZulu-Natal: Key Accounts Manager – Coatings Raw Materials/ Manufacturing – KZN

January 6, 2026 Jobs in Kwazulu-Natal

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Key Accounts Manager to join our team in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving new business development, managing key accounts, and achieving sales targets in the decorative, automotive, and industrial coatings manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new business development as well as manage all key accounts and principals on a national basis within the decorative, automotive and industrial coatings and related manufacturing markets.
Maximizing profitability, controlling working capital, growing the portfolio and achieving budgetary objectives for your selected product portfolio.
Manage principals and introducing new product ranges, concepts and applications to the market.
Provide technical assistance to customers on a range of products.
Present and drive a business plan which will include strategies and sales forecasts for annual budgets.
Manage stock forecasts, debtor and working capital.
Present reports to senior management.
Building strong relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders at client organisations.
Providing expert technical advice and commercial solutions on coatings raw materials.
Collaborating with R&D and technical service teams to resolve complex technical issues.
Representing the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in chemistry or related qualification is preferred but not essential for the role.
Previous key account or product management sales experience promoting speciality and commodity raw materials into the decorative, automotive and industrial coatings manufacturing industry is preferred for the role.
Strong commercial drive, analytical mindset and good interpersonal skills.
Proven track record of managing strategic accounts and achieving sales targets.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field (if applicable)

Salary & Benefits

The salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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