bayt.com
Job Description
Our client is a holding group with several business divisions in the GCC. They are on the outlook to hire an experienced Account Manager for their Food Distribution, Service & Retail Business who will be based in Jeddah, KSA.
Job Purpose:
The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth and building long-term relationships with key accounts in the food service and hospitality industry. This includes managing and expanding relationships with existing clients, as well as identifying and developing new business opportunities. The individual in this role will also be responsible for ensuring that customer needs are met and that the company’s products and services are delivered to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts in food service and hospitality industry
- Identify and develop new business opportunities with potential customers
- Achieve sales targets and goals for the food service and hospitality channel
- Prepare and present sales reports and forecast to management
- Work with the internal team to ensure that customer needs are met and that products and services are delivered to the highest standards
- Provide market intelligence and competitive analysis to management
- Attend industry events and trade shows to build relationships and gather market intelligence
Skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales or a related field
- Proven sales experience in the food service industry with a focus on HORECA channel
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills