Account Manager - Food Service

Account & Relationship Management (Sales) Full time The focus of this role will be on accounts within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) market as well as indirect accounts that service this category, pursuing key opportunities aimed at achieving targeted sales objectives. By fostering cross-functional relationships with customers, you will achieve annual budgeted revenue, volume & profitability targets. You will also have the opportunity to translate customer and market demands into actionable projects, increasing visibility of Kerry among customers and within the market by making Kerry the top-of-mind Taste & Nutrition partner.
Key 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 systems, processes, and ways of working.Qualifications & Competencies: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years in sales/account management experience within the 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr