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Account Manager - Professional, WA

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Kimberly-Clark

Jan 17, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Perth
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have B2B sales experience in Health & Hygiene, Industrial, or Foodservice, with a collaborative, decisive, and innovative approach. Willingness to travel in WA is essential.
  • You will manage customer relationships, meet sales and profit targets, prepare quotes, develop customer plans, and collaborate with teams to address issues and represent the brand at events.

Requirements

  • High performing sales executive with business-to-business experience ideally in the Health & Hygiene, Industrial or Foodservice industries
  • Industry experience either from a supplier background or an industry professional
  • Demonstrable successful B2B field sales experience within key segments such as, Healthcare, Aged Care, FoodPro & Industrial
  • Collaborative: Work across barriers with Internal and External customers
  • Decisive: Make sound business decisions in a timely and effective way
  • Inspirational: Motivate distributors, customers and DSR’s to think KCP first
  • Innovative: Look for new solutions to build long term relationships
  • This is a field based role covering the WA territory. You must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver on relevant Net Sales, Operating Profit and other key KPI’s such as New Business and customer loyalty metrics.
  • Build effective relationships with customers within the geographical area focusing on (for example) owners, managers, distributor sales representatives, logistics managers, purchasing teams, ecommerce, and infection prevention contacts.
  • Build relevant customer plans to ensure activities and targets are constantly delivered on time.
  • Prepare pricing / tender quotations using the internal revenue analytics process.
  • Represent Kimberly-Clark Professional™ at customer functions, exhibitions and cleaning association meetings and events.
  • Work together with central Kimberly-Clark Professional™ customer experience team to solve potential customer issues.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Account Manager at Kimberly-Clark Professional in WA?

The primary responsibility is to profitably grow the Kimberly-Clark Professional business via our network of distributors and customers within sectors such as hotels, healthcare, large offices, food processing, and manufacturing.

What educational background is preferred for the Account Manager role?

A high-performing sales executive with business-to-business experience, ideally in the Health & Hygiene, Industrial, or Foodservice industries is preferred.

What personal attributes are important for this role?

Important personal attributes include being collaborative, decisive, inspirational, and innovative.

Is travel required for the Account Manager position?

Yes, this is a field-based role covering the WA territory, and you must be willing to travel.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within Kimberly-Clark?

Yes, for the right individual delivering results in the right way, there will be opportunities to progress within the Kimberly-Clark organization.

What kind of work culture does Kimberly-Clark promote?

Kimberly-Clark promotes a culture of care and inclusion while striving for high performance.

What kinds of benefits does Kimberly-Clark offer?

Employees can enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working options, paid parental leave, recharge days, discounts on products and services, and access to wellness resources.

How can I apply for the Account Manager position?

You can apply by clicking the Apply button and completing the online application process on the Kimberly-Clark website.

Is prior experience in a specific industry necessary to apply?

Yes, demonstrable successful B2B field sales experience within key segments such as Healthcare, Aged Care, FoodPro, and Industrial is needed.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Kimberly-Clark is committed to providing equal opportunity without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law, and actively seeks to build a diverse workforce.

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