Philippines Strategic Key Account Leader, Taste & Nutrition

Kerry Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group, a global leader in Taste and Nutrition, is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager based in Manila. You will lead growth across key accounts, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive sustainable business results.

You will engage with leading local and regional food and beverage brands, translating market insights into opportunities and shaping Kerry’s commercial strategy in the Philippines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Food Science, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 15–18 years of commercial, key account management, or business development experience in food ingredients, food & beverage, or FMCG.
• Understanding of the Philippines food and beverage market, especially Taste; Nutrition exposure is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage strategic customer relationships and deliver sustainable growth.
• Strong commercial acumen with stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working in matrix and cross-functional environments.
• Passion for food, innovation, and customer engagement; ability to translate trends into growth opportunities.
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset in a dynamic market environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable and profitable growth across assigned key accounts by leveraging Kerry’s capabilities.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with leading Philippines F&B customers.
• Develop understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and trends to identify opportunities.
• Translate insights into commercially viable innovation projects and tailored solutions.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities while maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with RD&A, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Operations for project execution.
• Lead proactive customer engagement and innovation campaigns to create value.
• Position Kerry as the preferred strategic Taste and Nutrition partner in the Philippines.

Skills

Key account management

Business development

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Food Science, Marketing, or a related discipline

Job description

Kerry Group, a global leader in Taste and Nutrition, is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager based in Manila. You will lead growth across key accounts, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive sustainable business results.

You will engage with leading local and regional food and beverage brands, translating market insights into opportunities and shaping Kerry’s commercial strategy in the Philippines.