Account Manager, Foodservice Chains SEA

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

• Work Location        : Jakarta, Indonesia
• Travel                     : 30% within sub-region SEA

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 and interpret market trends.
• Design innovative products to drive overall category growth.
• Hold direct revenue responsibility across the Indonesian market.

Qualifications and skills

•    Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 5 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.
•    Should have strong Project Management skills with the ability to manage LTO / regular engagements with Key Accounts