08 Aug
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SupplyPort
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Gurugram
08 Aug
SupplyPort
Gurugram
SupplyPort is transforming supply chain management for HORECA through a streamlined, tech-enabled procurement platform. The company connects restaurant owners with a curated network of trusted suppliers, offering high-quality products at competitive prices and ensuring timely, reliable deliveries. SupplyPort has partnered with over 1,200 restaurants and 75+ brands and continues to expand its impact across the industry. Team members join a fast-growing organization focused on innovation and operational excellence in the HORECA space.
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate hospitality professional who understands kitchens as well as customer relationships. If you're a Chef or have a Culinary/Hotel Management background and enjoy interacting with restaurants, this role offers an opportunity to combine your culinary expertise with business development and sales.
As a Key Account Manager, you will work closely with restaurants, cafés, hotels, and bars to help them source the right products, introduce cutting-edge brands, and build long-term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of restaurant, café, hotel, and bar clients.
- Build strong relationships with Executive Chefs, Purchase Managers, Owners, and F&B; Heads.
- Identify opportunities to introduce new products and increase category penetration.
- Conduct product presentations, tastings, and menu discussions with chefs.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products and solutions.
- Drive revenue growth through upselling, cross-selling, and new account acquisition.
- Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure smooth deliveries.
- Track sales performance, collections, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, or a related hospitality field.
- Former Chef, Sous Chef, CDP, Kitchen Manager, or hospitality professional looking to transition into sales.
- 1–5 years of experience in kitchens, hospitality, food service, HORECA sales, or key account management.
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations, ingredients, beverages, and food costing.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Self-driven with a commercial mindset and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
- Valid driving licence and own vehicle preferred.
Ideal Candidate: A chef who enjoys meeting people, understands what kitchens need, and wants to build a rewarding career in sales and business development within the HORECA industry.
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