Account Manager - Foodservice Chains, Thailand
Requisition ID: 61970
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid
About Kerry
About the role
In this role, you will work closely with R&D and Business Development teams to architect customer ideas, interpret market trends and design innovative products that assist with overall category growth. You will have direct revenue responsibility across the market of Thailand.
Reporting To: General Manager - Foodservice Chains
Work Location: Bagna Office, Bangkok
Key responsibilities
- Position and promote Kerry’s product portfolio across foodservice chains.
- Manage and maintain existing accounts while actively seeking new business opportunities.
- Develop new opportunities within current accounts to drive growth and value creation.
- Adopt an entrepreneurial approach, leveraging creativity and value-proposition selling to expand market presence.
- Utilize strong customer management skills to support and grow existing platforms.
- Identify new categories where Kerry can deliver value-added products and solutions.
- Work independently as an individual contributor, while being an integral part of the SEA Foodservice Chains Team, known for its talent and engagement.
Qualifications and skills
- Preferably a Bachelor’s Degree or higher with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in Sales to promote foodservice products.
- 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 to communicate with clients, excellent organizational skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in working in a fast-paced environment and ability to deal with a level of ambiguity.
- Culinary/Food & Beverage experience and strong, up to date knowledge of the market will be an advantage.
- Should have strong Project Management skills with the ability to manage LTO/regular engagements with Key Accounts.
- Must be able to travel as required across the SEA sub-region.
- Must be proficient in Thai Language.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-PK1
Posting Type: LI