Category Sales Manager - Food Color Industry

Jakarta Permanent View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Manager to lead business development and key account management activities within the Food & Beverage Ingredients sector. This role is ideal for a commercially focused professional with a proven track record of selling food ingredients, developing strategic customer relationships, and driving sustainable revenue growth across the Indonesian market.
  • Join a growing leader in the food ingredients industry.
  • Excellent career growth and leadership opportunities.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading supplier of specialty ingredients for the Food & Beverage industry, offering a diverse portfolio that includes color solutions and other value-added ingredients

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
  • Manage and expand relationships with existing Food & Beverage manufacturing customers and key accounts.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the F&B industry.
  • Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable ingredient solutions to support product development and innovation.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, pricing discussions, and contract agreements.
  • Collaborate closely with technical, regulatory, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless customer support.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.
  • Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and business development plans.
  • Represent the organization at customer meetings, industry events, and trade exhibitions



The Successful Applicant

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in selling food ingredients to Food & Beverage manufacturing companies.
  • Strong industry network and established relationships with key F&B manufacturers in Indonesia.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and managing strategic accounts.
  • Experience with food colors, flavors, seasonings, preservatives, texturizers, sweeteners, or specialty ingredients will be an advantage.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Fluent in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
  • Willing to travel as required.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with a reputable and growing organization in the food ingredients industry.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
Contact
Yasodara Oeyanto
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100023
Phone number
+62 21 2958 8850

Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Yasodara Oeyanto
Consultant contact
+62 21 2958 8850
Job Reference
JN-092026-7100023

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