Requisition ID: 54748
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-HybridAbout KerryKerry 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 roleAre you ready to make a significant impact in the Taste and Nutrition industry? Join Kerry's dynamic team as a Senior Account Manager, where you will drive the sales of our innovative solutions to customers within multiple countries in the GCC. This role is your chance to build and expand relationships with key customers, delivering on our ambitious sales strategy and objectives across diverse End Use Markets.Key responsibilities

• Lead with Passion: Drive sales efforts to exceed customer expectations, collaborating seamlessly with R&D, Marketing, and other teams.
• Innovate and Implement: Develop and execute market routes, including distribution models.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Establish and nurture professional relationships with key customer personnel, becoming their trusted advisor.
• Achieve Excellence: Meet and surpass sales targets and strategic objectives for your accounts.
• Strategic Vision: Lead strategic account planning, setting ambitious performance objectives and financial targets.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Continuously assess and anticipate customer needs, ensuring we deliver unparalleled value.

Accountabilities:

• Strategic Sales Plans: Develop and execute robust sales plans with Global and Strategic Accounts.
• Strengthen Connections: Deepen relationships with key customers and distributors, fostering loyalty and trust.
• Drive Growth: Expand existing business and proactively seize market opportunities.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with R&D, and Marketing teams to achieve shared goals.
• Exceed Expectations: Achieve profitability and strategic customer objectives, maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and skills

• Proven Expertise: Minimum 5 years' experience in Account Management or Technical Sales, with a stellar sales track record in the GCC food industry. Note that Saudi Arabia is not in the scope for this role, so we are keen for experience in other countries, such as Yemen
• Industry Network: Strong connections within the GCC food industry, leveraging your network to drive success.
• Organizational Excellence: Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Autonomous and Collaborative: Ability to work independently while effectively utilizing regional and global team support.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, or a related field is preferred.

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 xe2x80x9cstarter kit,xe2x80x9d 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-RG1
Posting Type: LI

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