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Account Manager - Foodservice Chains SEA

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This job is an Account Manager for Foodservice Chains at Kerry, where you help grow business by connecting with customers and promoting tasty, nutritious products. You might like this job because it lets you innovate in a global food industry!

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Kuala Lumpur, 10, MY, 47800, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

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 role is responsible for driving Kerry’s growth within the Foodservice Chains sector across Malaysia, with a focus on strengthening key customer partnerships and unlocking new business opportunities. As part of the SEA Foodservice Chains team, you will promote Kerry’s diverse product portfolio, lead commercial discussions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams

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.
  • Interpret market trends.
  • Design innovative products to drive overall category growth.
  • Hold direct revenue responsibility across the Malaysia market

Qualifications and skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3 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.


Job Requirements


Company Benefits

Career advancement

We believe people can achieve whatever they put their minds to and we’re actively looking for people who share our purpose.

Inclusive team culture

Our recruitment is based on skills and competencies, with appointments made solely on merit.

Graduate programmes

We offer nine graduate programmes to those looking for responsibility and exposure to meaningful opportunities.


Additional Info

Experience Level

0 - 10 Years of Experience

Job Specialisation


Company Profile

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Kerry

We are from food, for food. We are Kerry From a small dairy company in the southwest of Ireland to a global multinational in 50 years, the journey of Kerry tells a story of how belief and vision were combined to create a unique company. We’ve stayed close to our food heritage while drawing on expertise and inspiration from all over the world.  Our organisation is committed to helping delight and nourish...