Assistant Key Account Manager

About the role

The Assistant Key Account Manager will support the achievement of primary and secondary sales targets across assigned Local Modern Trade accounts in Islamabad. You will work closely with distributors, sales consultants and internal teams to ensure optimal stock levels, on‑site promotion execution and accurate reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve annual primary and secondary AOP for assigned modern‑trade accounts by brand and SKU.
• Motivate and manage distributors and sales consultants to meet month‑on‑month targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and distributor partners.
• Ensure best‑in‑class implementation of customer activities, promotions and merchandising.
• Maintain optimum stock levels, especially on paid spaces, and generate timely orders to avoid out‑of‑stock situations.
• Verify trade‑offer claims, develop efficient route planning and service frequency.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales, forecast and competitor reports.
• Record sales data by account and SKU, and provide accurate forecasts.
• Conduct market visits to monitor activities, enforce company policies and support the sales team.
• Ensure availability of DD T.BAG and SOG variants and submit monthly numeric and weighted reports.
• Provide on‑the‑job training for pre‑sellers, merchandisers and delivery staff.
• Hold regular meetings with sales consultants and merchandisers to discuss tasks, review reports and resolve issues.

Required profile

• Proven experience in key‑account or sales support roles within modern trade environments.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication abilities.
• Ability to meet sales targets and manage distributor performance.
• Attention to detail for stock management, claim verification and reporting.
• Willingness to conduct field visits and provide training to field staff.

Required skills