Account Manager - Foodservice

Requisition ID 49412
Position Type FT Permanent
Recruiter #LI-SS1
Posting Type LIAbout 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 roleWork location: Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW
Reporting to: National Account DirectorKey responsibilities

• Support the account lead to develop and execute a commercial plan that drives sustainable & profitable growth, aligned with Kerry's strategic growth platforms.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of customers, markets, competitors, and trends to identify actionable insights.
• Identify new sales opportunities & ensure a strong pipeline of new business with existing and new customers.
• Ensure the smooth execution of projects by managing the pipeline proactively across functions and business units.
• Maintain a high level of support to the customer in business-as-usual activities that services and supports the baseline business with the accounts.
• Build collaborative and cross-functional relationships with key accounts.
• Develop a strong understanding of key customer system, processes, and ways of working.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 5 years in a sales/account management experience, within Food & Beverage industry.
• Experience within the QSR category would be preferred.
• Proven experience working successfully with multifunctional teams to ensure achievement of strategic business goals.

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.