Key Account Manager, Food and Nutrition (Bakery & Beverages)

Job Details

Job Title: Key Account Manager

Location: [Cebu, Philippines

Work Arrangement: [Hybrid/Remote]

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, proactive Key Account Manager in Food and Nutrition to join our team in the Bakery, Beverage & Meat Processing sector. This role is pivotal in driving aggressive business growth by hunting for new business opportunities and building a solid pipeline of prospective clients, alongside strengthening relationships with our key accounts in the Visayas and Mindanao areas.

We’re looking for someone with a strong commercial mentality who thrives in a dynamic environment and has the technical expertise and insights to act as a trusted advisor to our customers.

As a Key Account Manager, your focus will be on expanding our market share by identifying new customers, actively pursuing leads, and converting them into long-term partnerships. In addition to growing new accounts, you will also provide valuable technical guidance to existing customers ensuring Caldic and our Principals’ products are effectively positioned in the market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about generating new business, creating innovative solutions and maximizing our customers’ success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically prospect and identify potential new business opportunities within the Food and Nutrition sector, expanding our customer base and achieving ambitious growth targets. 
• Develop and implement tactical plans to exceed sales quotas by relentlessly pursuing potential clients across assigned territories.
• Implement focused initiatives to capture new market share, moving quickly on leads and converting them into loyal customers.
• Cultivate strong relationships with existing key accounts, ensuring their ongoing satisfaction and identifying additional growth opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and demonstrate how our portfolio can support and enhance business objectives.
• Manage a diverse customers with a dedicated focus on increasing market share, cross-selling and upselling within the segment.
• Create, monitor, and refine a pipeline of new customers while strategically managing existing accounts to maximize value and profitability.
• Champion our Principals' and Suppliers portfolio through technical promotion, delivering product insights and training to customers.
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance, positioning yourself as an industry expert and trusted advisor.
• Actively represent Caldic and our Principals at industry events, networking opportunities, and trade shows to strengthen our brand presence.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related qualifications in Food Technology, Chemistry, or any relevant courses.
• Proven experience in the Food and Nutrition, Bakery, Beverage and Meat Processing segment with a technical background and a minimum of 5-8 years in Sales or Business Development.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets in a “hunter” sales role.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and rapport with customers.
• Ability to effectively support product promotion, technical inquiries, and customer training. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze market and customer data to inform strategy.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory as needed to meet with customers.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.

Job Requirements

• Highly focused on customer satisfaction and relationship building.
• Demonstrates a strong focus on achieving sales targets and driving growth through new customer acquisition.
• Deep knowledge of the industry and the competitive landscape.
• Skilled in both consultative selling and closing techniques to drive new business.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrates ethical decision-making and trustworthiness in all interactions.

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.