ABOUT UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS (UFS)
Act like a founder, be part of a Winning team, accelerate your growth, stay ahead of the curve, enjoy the journey: JOIN UFS
Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the the 2nd largest Business Unit of Unilever, is one of the 3 Power brands of the Foods Business Group, and a global market leader in Food Service. We are an independent Global Business Unit that operates in over 76 countries , generating ~€3 Billion in Turnover, and employing ~4000 employees . We have a unique B2B business model focused on serving chefs and our purpose is to free them to love what they do .
We at UFS have a bold and clear ambition and strategy in place to reach €5bn by 2030 with accretive profitability, by being the best solution provider to our 5 million operators. We plan to do this via a product first focus on superiority, by becoming the leader in AI powered Customer experience and by nurturing a Winning culture. We have had a history of delivering with excellence and resilient performance in the past few years. We also strive to stay 3 steps ahead in the industry. For example, our Future Menus Report identifies emerging culinary trends, making us a trendsetter for inspiring innovative solutions for chefs worldwide.
We have a culture of caring deeply not just for our business but also for our people. We foster an entrepreneurial culture built on speed, simplicity, trust, and a deep hunger to grow . Our people thrive on their roles being empowered and end to end - across all functions. We also invest heavily in building future skills and leaders. Our People agenda of Accelerate-Grow-Thrive consistently helps us lead in employee engagement , with Univoice scores exceeding Unilever scores across all dimensions and being one of the most engaged teams at Unilever.
Here, you will continuously learn, unlearn, and relearn, challenging yourself to accelerate your development in an end-to-end business and in end-to-end roles. If you're dreaming of contributing to Unilever’s 2nd largest Business unit, a fast-growing business, where you're empowered so you can play to win and thrive as part of One Team with One Goal, then come and join us!
JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you have passion in key accounts management within food service industry, then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Daily Face to Face visits for active and new Key Accounts.
Owns, manages and achieves all sales targets and KPIs (Turn Over, Customers base, Forecast, Win & Retain Funnel, Key Accounts Annual Business Plans…etc).
Grow Reach and Penetration (Grow Customers base and number of SKUs Per Customer)
Manages, builds relationships, and serves existing/potential customers in Food Service Channel (Restaurants - Local & international Chains under QSR & FSR, Central Production Units, and Catering division)
To become a trusted consultant by providing a complete culinary solution based on a clear understanding of customers’ business and needs.
Takes calculated risks to win big with key accounts.
To conduct Demonstration for UFS SKUs for customers using top applications.
Ability to deal with data (analyze) to create your daily routie/activities in more systematic way as per Unilever’s requirement. i.e. CRM Software (Salesforce).
Creation of new LTOs and innovations with our key customers in collaboration with our marketing and culinary teams.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
4+ years of solid experience in Key Accounts Management within the food service industry / HORECA, specifically in Saudi Arabia.
Strong expertise in managing and nurturing relationships with high-value clients,
Solid understanding of the Saudi food service market, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic annual plans to drive revenue growth and achieve business objectives.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
A results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and growth.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers across all stakeholders (Chef, Procurement, Operation…etc).
Skills
Business Acumen
Customer Development
Key Accounts Management
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Negotiation Skills
Selling Skills
Basic Culinary Skills
Leadership
You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data sma

Key Account Manager- Unilever Food Solutions

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