Account Manager - Foodservice Chains SEA

Kerry; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a professional to drive sales within the Foodservice Chains sector. The successful candidate will manage key accounts and seek new business opportunities while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in sales, preferably in foodservice, and a strong existing customer network. This role offers great potential for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Sales promoting foodservice products.
• Must possess a wide, existing customer network in Foodservice.
• Experience with key account activation and sales management.

Responsibilities

• Promote Kerry's product portfolio within Foodservice Chains sector.
• Manage existing accounts, ensuring strong relationships.
• Seek new business opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

This role is responsible for driving Kerry’s growth within the Foodservice Chains sector across Malaysia, with a focus on strengthening key customer partnerships and unlocking new business opportunities. As part of the SEA Foodservice Chains team, you will promote Kerry’s diverse product portfolio, lead commercial discussions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams

Key responsibilities

• Position and promote Kerry's product portfolio within the Foodservice Chains sector.
• Manage and maintain existing accounts, ensuring strong relationships and continued business.
• Seek out new business opportunities and develop new opportunities within existing accounts.
• Utilize creativity, value-proposition selling, and customer management skills to support and grow existing platforms.
• Identify new categories where value-added products can be created.
• Work as an individual contributor while being a part of the SEA Foodservice Chains Team.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and Business Development teams to:
• Architect customer ideas.
• Interpret market trends.
• Design innovative products to drive overall category growth.
• Hold direct revenue responsibility across the Malaysia market

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Sales to promote foodservice products.
• Must possess a wide, existing customer network in Foodservice and experience working with B2B business model.
• Must have key accounts activation experience and capability in managing the process from a sales perspective.
• Business level English with excellent organizational skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary / Food & Beverage experience and strong, up to date knowledge of the market will be an advantage.