Key Account Executive
Addis Ababa,
Job Purpose / Summary
The Key Account Executive protects current client revenue, prevents churn, and upsells value-added courier and logistics services to Wanza's top accounts, serving as the primary commercial relationship owner for the company's most valuable clients.
Key Responsibility
- Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for top clients.
- Conduct monthly business reviews with key accounts.
- Handle contract renewals well ahead of expiry to ensure 100% account continuity.
- Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities (e.g., freight forwarding, express courier, same-day delivery).
- Coordinate with Operations teams to monitor delivery SLAs and act as the client's internal operational advocate.
- Escalate at-risk accounts to sales leadership with a structured retention plan.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience
3+ years in account management or client-facing commercial roles, with experience managing high-value B2B relationships.
Certifications / Licenses
None mandatory; account management or CRM certifications are an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Technical / Functional Competencies
• Relationship management and long-term client retention.
• Cross-selling and upselling strategy.
• Business review facilitation.
Core / Behavioral Competencies
• SLA tracking and operational coordination.
• Early risk detection and churn prevention.
• Communication and client advocacy.
• Proactive problem-solving under time pressure.
Job Summary
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Sales & Marketing Directorate
Full-Time
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