Key Account Manager
Role Overview
The F&B Key Account Manager manages one or more assigned Food & Beverage customer accounts.
The primary objective is to create customer value through expert technical service, ensure revenue retention, maintain profit margins, and identify product growth opportunities within existing accounts.
Acquiring new business may occur but is not the core focus of the role.
Key Skills for This Role
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General Scope
The F&B Key Account Manager manages one or more assigned Food & Beverage customer accounts.
The primary objective is to create customer value through expert technical service, ensure revenue retention, maintain profit margins, and identify product growth opportunities within existing accounts.
Acquiring new business may occur but is not the core focus of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow assigned F&B customer accounts.
- Deliver technical service and application support to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Identify opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling products within assigned accounts.
- Maintain pricing discipline and gross profit targets.
- Analyze customer needs and usage trends to recommend tailored solutions.
- Prepare account reviews and performance reports as required.
- Coordinate with internal teams (technical, supply chain, marketing) to fulfill customer needs.
- Ensure full compliance with company safety and ethical standards.
Knowledge & Expertise
- Deep understanding of F&B industry processes and challenges.
- Applied technical knowledge of chemical solutions and sanitation processes used in F&B production environments.
- Familiarity with HACCP, ISO, and local food safety regulations.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite.
Job Complexity
Works independently on moderately complex service and account management tasks.
Conducts root cause analysis, prepares service recommendations, and implements corrective actions.
Interprets technical data and performance metrics to drive customer success.
May mentor or guide junior team members.
Impact
Direct impact on customer retention, sales revenue, and gross margin.
Plays a key role in maintaining client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Errors could affect contract renewal or customer perception.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of F&B industry processes and challenges.
- Applied technical knowledge of chemical solutions and sanitation processes used in F&B production environments.
- Familiarity with HACCP, ISO, and local food safety regulations.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work independently on moderately complex service and account management tasks.
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis, prepare service recommendations, and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to interpret technical data and performance metrics to drive customer success.
- May mentor or guide junior team members.
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