Sealed Air is a leading global provider of cleaning and hygiene, food packaging and protective packaging solutions, serving customers in the lodging, retail, food service, health care and food and beverage sectors, as well as building service contractors.
Sealed Air has the following vacancy: Business Development Manager
The successful candidate will be responsible for identification and development of business opportunities in their assigned sector as well as servicing the existing accounts. They will be expected to introduce new products and innovations to customers.
They will visit on an agreed frequency all allocated customers, provide technical support and service. They will prepare monthly/quarterly reports for all customers and hold regular review meetings. They will report directly to the Director, Processed Foods.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop a business strategy for the identified sector and action plans to deliver the strategy.
- Develop and grow existing accounts through a focused sales plan
- Service existing key customers
- Identify and explore new sales opportunities
- Develop a strong relationship with the decision makers in the key accounts
Skills, Qualification & Competencies
- Graduate degree in Chemistry, Food science, Chemical Engineering, BCom, or any related discipline.
- At least 5 years’ Experience in Business to Business selling or managing Channel Partners is desirable.
- In-depth understanding and experience in either the Food and beverage Industry (Breweries, Dairies, Soft Drinks, Food processing plants); or Hospitality industry (hotels, lodges, hospitals, institutions) will be a key advantage.
- Must have the ability to work independently, take initiatives and manage priorities
- Excellent communication and organization skills is highly required
- Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
This position will give you an opportunity of working with top professionals on some of the most trusted brands in the commercial cleaning and sanitation industry. Sealed Air offers a competitive Benefits package.
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day - time telephone number to the email address below so as to reach us on or before 11th July 2014 at 5.00pm: hr.kenya@sealedair.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.