Assistant Account Manager

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN003088/TK

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity is available for an Assistant Account Manager to join a dynamic, fast-growing consumer marketing company in La Lucia.

The successful candidate will support the sales team by using market insights to drive innovation, enhance brand performance, and build strong relationships with retailers and distributors, while working closely with Account Managers to grow the local sales market.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Customer Relationship Management: Building and strengthening relationships with key retail partners.
Sales & Strategy: Developing strategies to improve sales, managing promotions, and driving profitable growth.
Operational Execution: Ensuring product availability, managing in-store placement, optimizing display shipping, and overseeing pricing.
Data Analysis & Forecasting: Conducting analysis on sales performance, forecasting demand, and reviewing category insights to make recommendations.
Internal Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance) to execute business plans.

Requirements:

Degree in BCOM or BSC
2 to 3 years experience
Track record of success
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills

Inter-personal skills:

Organised/driven and committed to learning, having fun doing so, and winning
Strong work ethic and values
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable business strategies.
Leadership & Ownership: Proven ability to take charge of projects and drive results.
Communication Skills: Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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