Sales Manager South East Asia AAK – Singapore, Malaysia ID-1784

About AAK

AAK is proud to be the world’s leading producer of specialty vegetable fats. Through our unique co-development approach, we develop and provide value-adding vegetable oil solutions in close collaboration with our customers, enabling them to achieve long-lasting business results.

By doing so, we solve customer specific needs across many industries including Bakery, CCF, Dairy, Foodservice, Infant Nutrition and Personal Care.

Our pioneering spirit and passion for innovation keeps us at the cutting edge of our industry and is what sets us apart. It enables our employees to work in a safe and supportive environment in which they make a genuine impact.

AAK employ more than 3,000 employees globally and with 20 production facilities and customization plants, and sales offices in over 25 countries spanning six continents we have one of our industries most diverse global footprints.

AAK SG

AAK SG is the new management headquarter for AAK operations in Asia which is located in Singapore. Here we also have our latest Customer Innovation Center and a full go-to-market team.

This is a permanent position, available immediately, located in Singapore reporting to the AAK Regional Director SEA. The successful candidate will have earlier experience from sales/account management within the food industry.

Responsibilities

Key market responsibility will be Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. As well as being the commercial lead for Bakery segment in SEA.

Developing new business plans and executing sales strategy
Sales responsibility for defined markets
Developing sustainable relationships with customers
Support the SEA team
Forecasting and meet budget for sales
Timely feedback and reporting to management regarding performance
Develop network of contacts and partners to enhance the profile of AAK
Manage and update opportunity database in the region
Develop own relevant knowledge and skills on AAK capabilities

Qualification

Minimum 3 years of experience within the food industry
Experience in sales and/or business development
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent relationship building / internal and external
Flexible in terms of travel frequently
Able to work independently
Self-motivated and energetic
Commercially minded
Professional & Enthusiastic
Excellent communicator across all levels in the hierarchy
Minimum relevant degree qualification

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