Key Account Manager – Lagos

About the role

MANE, a leading family‑owned flavor and fragrance company, is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive sales of its products and services in Nigeria. The role will work closely with internal teams such as marketing, R&D and regional managers to develop and grow key customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Offer MANE’s products and services to Nigerian clients in coordination with management, marketing, R&D and other stakeholders.
• Provide accurate forecast data and follow‑up on forecast accuracy.
• Feed regional/EMEA structure and Category managers with market information (clients, competition, products).
• Report results and analysis to the Country Manager and monitor client credit limits and payment terms.
• Consolidate existing local and regional customers, build long‑term partnerships and pursue growth opportunities.
• Prospect new business aligned with strategic plans and support distribution agents in the market.
• Develop strong relationships with key local customers and collaborate with evaluation, marketing, category management and international sales teams.

Required profile

• Ability to operate in a privately owned, family‑run environment and deliver results ethically.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Capacity to work independently, under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Commitment to the company’s code of ethics, sustainability focus and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Proven accountability for delivering outputs and influencing across all organisational levels.