Key Account Specialist (Southern)

About the Role: The Key Account Specialist is the main sales and business development agent of ASSA ABLOY in the general and modern trade market for the Southern area. His/her main deliverable is to create demand for the brand YALE and STGuchi on his assigned territory, the main metric is sell-out; which will be turned over to a distributor. He/she will report to an Sales Manager (SM) and together they will develop markets for ASSA ABLOY.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Coverage of traditional stores such as hardware, construction supplies and other stores selling door hardware
• Generate sell-out for both YALE and STGuchi and turn over to distributors (TOSO)
• Channel to-market activities like product presentations to local architects, contractors, and developers
• Open and develop new channel partners such as Dealers, sub-dealers and retailers
• Execute trade and product marketing campaigns
• Collect and submit in a timely manner relevant market information like competitors' updates, pricing, and other significant and valuable insights gathered in actual discussions with channel partners
• Provide timely reports, updates, and presentations (business reviews) as may be required

• Qualifications:

• With demonstrable experience in retail distribution, sales, and merchandising management preferable in the building materials industry
• Exhibits strong effective verbal and written communication, selling and relevant marketing skill set
• Has the willingness to travel out-base as may be required business purposes
• Skills in MS office applications i.e., EXCEL and PPT is a plus

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