Key Account / Business Development Manager - Food Ingredient Raw Materials

A well-known food raw material company requires a candidate to manage key accounts as well as develop new business within the food manufacturing industry, calling on customers within the beverage, bakery, confectionery, dairy, and various other food markets.Minimum Requirements For The RoleA Food Technology Diploma or a related qualification is preferred but not essential for this role.Previous sales experience having called on food manufacturing companies within the beverage, bakery, confectionery, and related markets is essential for the role.The successful candidate must be a strong team player with the ability to build and foster relationships.Must be fast-paced, results and sales-driven with a strong sales force.Must have good business acumen with strong analytical and synthesis skills.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are essential.Must be computer literate with intermediate Excel skills.The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible ForManaging a portfolio of existing key accounts as well as developing new business within the food manufacturing industry.Developing a transverse relationship with various key customers and ensuring strategic alignment.Identifying customer needs and driving opportunities in agreement with the commercial business strategy, the market, category, and portfolio.Driving inventory planning through coordinating raw materials forecasts and defining relevant stock levels by working closely with suppliers and supply chain staff.Calling on selected and prospective customers in line with the KPIs to obtain orders and market information as well as developing business and ensuring the required service levels are maintained.Managing sales forecasts and ensuring customers receive their products timely.Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.Desired SkillsFood Ingredient Raw MaterialsBusiness Development ManagerKey Account ManagerSales
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