Key Account Manager – East Africa (12‑month Fixed‑Term)

About the role

SharkNinja is seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager to lead business development across East Africa. In this 12‑month fixed‑term position you will partner with product, marketing, and digital teams to grow existing accounts and launch new product categories.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies that exceed sales and margin targets for assigned accounts.
• Launch new Shark & Ninja products and expand core categories in the East African market.
• Plan and run on‑line, in‑store and off‑page promotional activities to drive strong sales performance.
• Provide accurate forecasting and work within agreed promotional plans.
• Negotiate mutually beneficial terms with retailers and partners.
• Analyse market and sell‑out data to identify business opportunities.
• Organise trade shows, retail events and report on competitive activities and pricing.
• Identify and onboard new retailers to generate incremental business.

Required profile

• Fluent English; additional local languages are a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of successful sales experience, preferably in small domestic appliances.
• Results‑driven with strong negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the region.

Required skills

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office