Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Strategic Account Manager will be responsible for expanding Cargill’s strategic partnership with a leading global QSR in UK & Ireland. In this role, you will create demand for our products and services by raising the company's profile with this strategic customer. You will collaborate with a cross functional team to ensure defined customer needs are met.
Location: Flexible across the UK
Key Accountabilities
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Develop and implement strategy for a leading QSR customer, enabling business expansion and mutual growth.
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Establish trust, and continue to build out a long-term focussed partnership.
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Clarify mid to long-term customer needs and deliver against specific customer requirements.
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Collect insights from the external market to build a view of the competitive landscape, industry trends, and market forces.
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Build and nurture an internal network that will deliver value-add solutions in areas such as; product & service innovation, sustainability, and product quality.
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Use tailored storytelling that resonates with and inspires our customers, creating excitement around our role as a leading supplier.
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Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work proactively with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify potential challenges & opportunities.
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Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
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Experience in understanding customer context, uncovering customer key performance indicators, articulating customer objectives and adding value to partnerships
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Experience in business development & key account management in highly competitive, mature markets
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Experience in project management.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working in the Protein/Poultry/Food industry
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Master’s Degree in Business Administration, or related field
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Commercial experience working with Multinational B2B customer
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