Sales Director Meat Thailand

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 is a high-impact sales leadership role, ideal for a visionary leader with a strong drive for growth, a passion for customer excellence, and exceptional people management skills.

 

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute sales strategies to dominate Thailand’s meat sector, aligning with Kerry’s regional and global objectives.
• Market Expansion: Identify trends, customer needs, and untapped opportunities to accelerate growth in processed meats, foodservice, or retail channels.
• Customer Excellence: Cultivate long-term partnerships with key accounts (e.g., meat processors, manufacturers) and ensure exceptional service to retain and grow business.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, marketing, and supply chain teams to launch tailored meat solutions, ensuring seamless execution from concept to delivery.
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust sales funnel, converting opportunities into sustainable revenue streams.

 

Qualifications and skills

• Proven Sales Leader: 10+ years in B2B and B2C sales leadership within the Food & Beverage industry (meat sector (poultry, red meat and related categories) experience is a plus.
• Strategic Thinker: Track record of designing and executing sales strategies that deliver double-digit growth.
• Relationship Builder: Adept at networking with C-suite stakeholders, distributors, and industry influencers.
• Excellent Sales skills: Innate ability to identify opportunities, negotiate wins, and inspire teams to exceed targets.
• Bilingual Communicator: Fluency in Thai and English (written/spoken) is mandatory.
• Leadership Credentials: Experience coaching teams, driving KPIs, and fostering a collaborative culture.