Key Account Manager At Givaudan
Givaudan
Responsibilities
Develop our business:
Position our products:
Lead focus projects and customer briefs:
Requirements
Your professional profile includes:
- We are currently looking to hire a 'Key Account Manager' for a permanent contract.
- Providing intimate support for our expanding customer base in Nigeria and Cameroon increasing market share for key
- Fragrance Consumer Products segments - Personal Care, Home & Air Care, and Fabric Care.
- Based in Nigeria and you will develop business plans targeting strategic customers in Nigeria to provide them with game-changing Fragrance solutions and to help achieve Givaudan's purpose and commercial objectives in the region.
- Develop an understanding of the customer and their brands.
- Grow and defend existing Givaudan business in specific Fragrance product segments.
- Set up/review/monitor strategic and category account plans, sales forecasts and budgets.
- Follow goals versus targets (sales, gross profit, win rate, etc.) and take corrective actions when needed.
- Establish and cultivate relationships with key internal and external decision-makers.
- Attract new business by identifying and creating mutual business opportunities
- Build a project pipeline, ensuring the most efficient use of Givaudan resources.
- Monitor fragrance trends, competitor activity, and product development.
- Identify value drivers for the customer and promote Givaudan's value proposition by strategically positioning Givaudan products and technologies.
- Manage customer briefs and proactive innovation and development projects.
- Using your project management skills and ability to motivate and guide others, you are the center point ensuring overall success.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience with an excellent track record in a B2B sales, key account management, business development or a techno-commercial role in the Fragrance, Perfumes, Cosmetics, Chemicals, Specialty oils, Flavor, Ingredients or any other associated or relevant B2B sectors, preferably in an international work environment.
- Good knowledge of customers, competition, and an existing customer network will be ideal.
- Ability to manage and resolve customer complaints and ensure prompt resolution
- A strong passion and appreciation for the world of Fragrance.
- Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language.
- Good commercial skills.
- Excellent presentation and project management skills.
- Able to travel frequently within Africa (30-40%).
- Attractive package with benefits.
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
- A creative team environment that will inspire you.
At a glance
Company
Givaudan
Location
, Nigeria
Employment
Full Time
Experience
manager
Valid until
Not specified
Created
March 25, 2026