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Key Account Manager (Industrial) - Food Ingredients

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Job Description

  • Drive strategic commercial growth.
  • Work with a diverse product portfolio.

About Our Client


Our client is a leading food ingredient MNC specialising in edible oils and cocoa-based solutions for the food manufacturing sector. They are known for their product innovation, and long-standing partnerships with food manufacturers across the globe.

Job Description

  • Oversee and expand a portfolio of industrial food manufacturing clients based in Kuala Lumpur, with occasional travel to other regions when needed.
  • Drive sales of the company's ingredient range.
  • Create tailored account strategies that boost product adoption and open crossselling opportunities across multiple categories.
  • Partner closely with customers R&D and production teams to support application trials, improve formulations, and drive costefficiency initiatives.
  • Keep up to date with market trends in key raw materials and align pricing strategy accordingly.
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams including Technical, QA, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure reliable service and strong customer satisfaction.
  • Provide clear sales forecasts and coordinate demand planning to maintain smooth supply continuity.
  • Deliver on assigned sales goals across volume, revenue, and margin metrics.

The Successful Applicant


  • Possess a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Has 5-8 years of experience managing industrial food manufacturing accounts in Malaysia.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Self-motivated, persuasive, analytical, and able to work collaboratively with internal teams.

What's on Offer


  • Competitive compensation package and good career progression.
  • A strategic commercial role with regional exposure in the food ingredients industry.
  • Opportunity to manage high-profile industrial food manufacturers in Malaysia.
  • Professional development in both technical and commercial functions.

Contact: Li Jin Fong


Quote job ref: JN-032026-6966858

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Job ID: 144197003