Technical Key Account Manager

Hire Resolve • Afrikaans: C1 • English: C1 • Manufacturing • Bachelor's Degree • 1 day ago

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Salary

≈ $23k – $48k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (Cape Town)

Seniority

Senior · 5+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Hire Resolve scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve is a recruitment and executive search agency headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, filling permanent and contract roles for client companies in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Its assignments span engineering and construction, manufacturing, hospitality, legal, finance, IT and energy clients, and it also recruits mechanics and maintenance technicians from South Africa for employers in the Netherlands. Recent searches include structural and civil engineers, construction superintendents and MEP project managers, tax managers, personal injury attorneys and paralegals, hotel managers, luxury housekeeping staff and HVAC technicians.

hireresolve.com • HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • Executive Search • Recruiting & Staffing • Est. 2004

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Key Account Manager to join their team in the Western Cape region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and developing key accounts within the Industrial Food Manufacturing industry. This role will involve a combination of technical expertise, customer relationship management, and business development activities.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers in the food manufacturing industry
Provide technical support and solutions to customers, including product recommendations, troubleshooting, and process optimization
Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and industry trends
Collaborate with internal teams, including R&D, quality control, and sales, to deliver value to customers
Identify new business opportunities and work towards achieving sales targets
Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality products and services
Stay up-to-date on industry developments and market trends

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience in technical sales or key account management within the industrial food manufacturing industry
Strong technical knowledge of food processing, ingredients, and regulations
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
Experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration
Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English (Written and Verbal)

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

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