Key Account Manager - GCC

Tateandlyle; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle ищет Руководителя по ключевым клиентам GCC для управления портфелем и расширения продаж в регионе Ближнего Востока. Ваша задача — выстраивать долгосрочные партнерства, разрабатывать стратегии и достигать планов роста вместе с кросс-функциональными командами.

Требуется 5–10 лет опыта в продажах и управлении аккаунтами в секторе ингредиентов для пищевой промышленности. Хорошие коммуникативные навыки на английском; знание арабского будет плюсом.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree is an advantage.
• 5–10 years of sales/account management in food ingredients or B2B.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Устанавливать контакты с руководителями ключевых региональных аккаунтов.
• Разрабатывать стратегии клиентов в соответствии с приоритетами Tate & Lyle.
• Достижение плана по доходу и прибыли.
• Сотрудничество с продажами, категорийным развитием и техническим обслуживанием.
• Идентифицировать whitespace и внедрять инновационные решения.
• Вести переговоры и заключать контракты на высшем уровне.
• Генерировать инсайты через анализ рынка.
• Обеспечение лучшего обслуживания и своевременной доставки.
• Выступать доверенным советником для клиентов.

Skills

Key account mgmt

Senior sales

Negotiation

Market insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Описание:

Tate & Lyle is a global leader in ingredient solutions for the food, beverage, and industrial markets. Operating from more than 30 locations worldwide, we transform raw materials into high-quality ingredients that add taste, texture, nutrition, and functionality to products enjoyed by millions of people every day. Guided by our purpose "Transforming Lives through the Science of Food", we are helping to create healthier, tastier food and drink for consumers around the world. The Key Account Manager - GCC is responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of key regional customer accounts across the Middle East. The role is pivotal in delivering strategic growth, driving profitability, and ensuring Tate & Lyle is the partner of choice for food and beverage customers. This position requires not only strong commercial acumen but also the ability to connect market and category insights to customer strategies, identify long-term growth opportunities, and lead senior-level customer engagements. The Key Account Manager will also champion customer-centric solutions, balancing commercial, technical, and operational priorities to deliver sustained value.

Accountabilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders at key regional accounts, nurturing partnerships that unlock sustainable, long-term growth.
• Lead the development of tailored customer strategies aligned with Tate & Lyle's category and business priorities.
• Deliver agreed revenue and profit targets by owning and executing a strategic sales plan across assigned accounts.
• Drive execution of initiatives in partnership with Sales Operations, Category Development, and Technical Service teams to deliver solutions that maximize customer value.
• Identify whitespace opportunities and champion innovation-driven solutions that elevate customer competitiveness.
• Proactively negotiate and close commercial agreements, managing complex contracts and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Generate insights through advanced use of market/category analytics to anticipate customer needs, identify trends, and shape customer-specific value propositions.
• Ensure best-in-class customer service and seamless delivery, working in close collaboration with internal functions across Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Chain.
• Represent Tate & Lyle as a trusted advisor to customers, strengthening reputation and driving preference in the region.

Требования:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree is an advantage. 5-10 years of experience in Sales & Account Management within food ingredients, FMCG, or B2B food solutions, ideally across the Middle East or Africa. Demonstrated ability to influence senior-level customer stakeholders, including procurement, R&D, and commercial leaders. Strong commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to analyse P&L, profitability levers, and commercial trade-offs. Proven track record in negotiation, contract management, and deal closure at a senior level. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience leading multi-country or regional teams. Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders. Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English (Arabic is an advantage). Willingness to travel regionally to engage with customers and internal teams.

Desired Competency Profile:

• Portfolio & Category Expertise: Strong ability to link category insights with customer growth strategies and innovation.
• Business Development & Opportunity Prioritisation: Ability to identify, size, and deliver new opportunities that unlock long-term value.
• Account Planning & Execution: Advanced capability in building joint business plans and orchestrating execution across functions.
• Customer Relationship Management: Proven skill in developing executive-level relationships that drive strategic partnerships.
• Commercial & Financial Effectiveness: Strong analytical capability to evaluate profitability, structure commercial deals, and deliver on growth targets.
• Deal Creation, Negotiation & Execution: Advanced ability to anticipate customer needs, develop tailored solutions, and negotiate complex agreements.
• Capability Development & Coaching: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues, contributing to the development of talent across the regional Sales & Marketing team.

Условия:

• As business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.