Overview
The Key Account Manager (KAM) is responsible for managing and growing key customer accounts within the Oil & Gas and Freight Services segment. This role focuses on maintaining long-term relationships with strategic clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities to drive revenue growth. The KAM ensures customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and alignment with company sales strategies.
Responsibilities
- Account Management & Customer Retention : Manage key accounts within the Oil & Gas and Freight sectors, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and service performance.
- Develop a deep understanding of customers’ logistics and transportation needs, providing tailored end-to-end solutions.
- Conduct regular business reviews and performance evaluations with key clients to strengthen partnerships and identify growth opportunities.
- Work closely with operations, customer service, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution and prompt issue resolution.
- Business Development (Hunting for New Business) : Actively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities in the Oil & Gas and Freight industries.
- Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through networking, market research, and industry engagement.
- Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and commercial offers to prospective clients.
- Keep updated on market developments, competitor activities, and customer trends to identify potential areas for business expansion.
- Sales Execution & Performance Management : Achieve assigned sales and revenue targets through effective account management and business development.
- Utilize CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to manage customer data, track opportunities, and report on sales performance.
- Support the rollout of commercial initiatives, pricing strategies, and process improvements to enhance competitiveness.
- Prepare accurate sales forecasts, reports, and presentations for management review.
- Collaboration & Continuous Improvement : Partner with internal teams (operations, procurement, project logistics, etc.) to ensure excellent service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Provide feedback to management on market trends, customer demands, and potential areas for service enhancement.
- Support capability-building initiatives to strengthen the sales team’s knowledge of freight forwarding and oil & gas logistics solutions.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.Experience : 5–8 years of experience in Key Account Management or Sales, preferably within the Oil & Gas logistics or Freight Forwarding industry.Proven success in managing strategic accounts and developing new business in complex, project-based environments.Strong understanding of freight operations (air, sea, and land), project logistics, and oil & gas supply chain requirements.Proficient in CRM tools (Salesforce preferred), Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.Customer-focused, analytical, and results-driven mindset.Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr