Assistant Key Account Manager - Operator (Malacca)

Job description

Who are we

We are Chefs Supporting Chefs , #stronger together as one team with one goal, supporting each other and our customers to thrive and grow .

We are proud to be part of Unilever, a truly global business, known for great purposeful brands and a vision to make sustainable living commonplace. As the dedicated foodservices business of Unilever, we lead the B2B industry in providing professional high-quality food ingredients, value-adding services and expert culinary support. We operate in over 70 countries.

We outgrow our competition thanks to our powerful purposeful brands such as UFS, Knorr, Hellmann’s and The Vegetarian Butcher and talented entrepreneurial people. We spearhead digital innovation, guided by data-driven trends and insights, to build perfect experiences for our customers .  

Unilever Food Solutions is an inspiring global company made up of talented, diverse professionals who are truly passionate about the people we serve and provide the expertise to meet their needs. In this positive and open culture of ‘ Support, Inspire and Progress’ , we empower our people to make a 'bigger difference' at every level in the organization.

And it’s an exciting time to join Unilever Food Solutions (UFS)!

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an Assistant Key Account Manager who is accountable for the assigned geography of the sales, as well as improve sales turnover in HORECA customers and operators, carry out cooking demos, recipe sharing and product application activities to grow the market share.

Our ideal candidate shall combine strong customer management skills with solid selling essentials skills, a passion for food and a well-developed sense of purpose. Through this, he/she will be able to contribute to our overall growth, bring efficiency and future proof the business. The successful candidate will be based in Malacca.

Key Feature

We welcome original perspectives and value different life experiences that can lead to ground-breaking, creative problem solving and agile responses to change. Within Unilever Food Solutions, you will have the freedom to express yourself, develop your capabilities and gain exposure to product change management and work with experts across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

· 
Handle existing customer accounts for sales expansion, develop exiting customers or open new accounts within territory area, to ensure new SKU penetration, to execute marketing promotion activities/channel activation to achieve                    

· 
Focus to promote core category product's range while doing normal duty.

· 
Responsible to deliver expected sales growth and meeting company targets. 

· 
Handle customers’ needs or orders on daily operation,

· 
Cooking demo for customers to maximise SKU range use in the outlets. 

· 
Attend sales training courses and development programmes and put the learning into practice.

· 
Continuously build a good relationship with the customer.

Travel

50% of travelling time is required.

Key Stakeholders

· 
Internal: Customers and distributors, Chef Team, Country Customer Development teams, Country Channel Marketing team, Country Food solutions Leadership Team, other support functions e.g., R&D, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance.

· 
External: Customers (Purchasing, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality Assurance).

Team Structure

· 
Reporting to: Key Account Manager – Operator

What’s in You

· 
Relevant experience in field sales/key account management/modern trade, with a results-driven/achievement focused on the end goal in mind.

· 
Experience in FMCG or Food Service industry.

· 
Good knowledge and connection in the HORECA business.

The Plus Points

· 
Passion for Growth: to demonstrate a “Can-Do “attitude.

· 
Basic culinary skills.

· 
Strong communication and negotiation skills.

· 
Field sales experience especially in the Southern region will be an added advantage.

The Leadership Behaviours in You

· 
Purpose and Service – you will understand Unilever’s purpose of making sustainable living commonplace and be passionate about helping our customers live their purpose.

· 
Personal Mastery – You can keep cool under pressure and are resilient setting high standards for yourself and others. Able to work collaboratively internally and externally to get the support needed.

· 
Consumer Love/Agility - An obsession with understanding the local needs of consumers and operators, and a desire to find solutions that deliver for Guests, Customers and Unilever.

· 
Business Acumen - You will have an outside-in approach, focused on generating sustainable growth combined with resilience and determination to achieve targets.

· 
Talent Catalyst – You can galvanize the organization internally to meet the needs of your customers. You will coach and develop colleagues globally sharing your knowledge and experience.

How to Apply

Please apply online and add your updated resume. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch to provide you with an update on the status of your application if shortlisted.

About Unilever

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas, and disrupt processes: use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, many Malaysian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life-giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you will be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you will channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we will work to help you become a better you.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.