Account Manager, Gourmet
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Join to apply for the Account Manager, Gourmet role at Barry Callebaut Group Join to apply for the Account Manager, Gourmet role at Barry Callebaut Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About The Role As a Gourmet Sales Account Manager, you will be the face of Barry Callebaut for our Gourmet brands, including Callebaut, Cacao Barry, Mona Lisa, and more. You will manage and grow relationships with customers in the artisan and professional chocolate segment — including pastry chefs, chocolatiers, bakeries, hotels, restaurants, and distributors. Your mission is to drive sales growth, strengthen brand presence, and deliver best-in-class service. About The Role As a Gourmet Sales Account Manager, you will be the face of Barry Callebaut for our Gourmet brands, including Callebaut, Cacao Barry, Mona Lisa, and more. You will manage and grow relationships with customers in the artisan and professional chocolate segment — including pastry chefs, chocolatiers, bakeries, hotels, restaurants, and distributors. Your mission is to drive sales growth, strengthen brand presence, and deliver best-in-class service.Key Responsibilities Account Management: Develop and manage a portfolio of gourmet customers and distributors, ensuring excellent service and sustainable growth. Business Development: Identify and target new business opportunities within the artisan and professional segments. Sales Execution: Achieve sales targets through effective planning, forecasting, and execution of commercial actions. Customer Relationship: Build strong relationships with chefs, business owners, and decision-makers to promote our brands and drive loyalty. Market Insights: Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to inform strategy and innovation. Training & Support: Collaborate with the Chocolate Academy and Technical Advisors to provide product training, demos, and marketing support. Reporting: Provide accurate sales forecasts, activity reports, and customer insights to internal stakeholders. About You Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Hospitality, or a related field. Experience: 3+ years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in foodservice, gourmet, or hospitality industries. Passion: A passion for chocolate, pastry, and the gourmet food world is a strong plus. Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Mindset: Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach. Languages: Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus. Flexibility: Willingness to travel within the assigned territory. We Offer Contract Duration: First contract is for 2-3 years. Attractive Salary: Competitive and market-aligned salary. Bonus Opportunity: A percentage of the annual gross salary (to be defined and confirmed by Sanae), based on Barry Callebaut company targets and personal targets. Housing Allowance: Provided to support your accommodation needs. Schooling: Support for education costs. Air Travel: Annual flight ticket for the employee and their family.. Insurance: Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage. Purpose-Driven: Be part of a passionate and purpose-driven company with a strong sustainability mission. Global Network: Collaborate with experts in chocolate, innovation, and craftsmanship. Growth Opportunities: Access opportunities for learning, growth, and international career paths.. I conic Brands: Work with the most iconic chocolate brands in the world At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #one BC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Food and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Barry Callebaut Group by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Account Manager” roles. Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 19 hours ago Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 16 hours ago Key Account Manager - ME (Fintech Industry) Regional Manager - Key Account Operations We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Posted: 4th July 2025 6.52 am
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