We’re Hiring | Key Account Manager – South India | Food Ingredients
Location: Bangalore / Hyderabad
Experience: 8+ years
Industry: Food Ingredients / Food Industry
Function: Sales & Key Account Management
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Key Account Manager for a leading global Food Ingredients organization.
The role will be responsible for building and expanding the Ice Cream business across South India , with a strong focus on Key Account Management, new business development and customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow strategic customer accounts across Bakery, Dairy (Ice Cream) & Confectionery .
- Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across South India.
- Drive the complete sales cycle from lead generation to commercial closure .
- Build strong relationships with key customers and understand their business/application requirements.
- Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions and customer development plans.
- Work closely with R&D;, Technical Services, Product Development, Marketing and Supply Chain teams.
- Identify opportunities for new product development, applications and market expansion .
- Drive account growth, profitability and long-term customer relationships.
What We’re Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in Food Industry Sales , preferably in Food Ingredients.
- Strong experience handling Ice Cream and Bakery accounts in South India .
- Strong understanding of the Food Ingredients market and customer applications .
- Proven hunter / business development mindset with experience in opening new accounts.
- Solid Key Account Management and relationship-building skills.
- Proven track record of achieving/exceeding sales targets.
- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across South India.
Preferred Customer Exposure
Candidates who have handled relationships with accounts such as: