Key Account Manager- Ice Cream Accounts

Location: Vasanthanagar

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.
Strong 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:
Hatsun | Heritage | Milky Mist | Ideal | Hangyo | KMF | Lazza
and have a strong understanding of the  South Indian Ice Cream industry  would be particularly relevant.

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at

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