Customer Development Executive

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Unilever Food Solutions sales manager expanding HORECA accounts across Egypt’s Delta region. Driving commercial growth, negotiations, trade execution, and culinary activations.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive market growth and expand Unilever Food Solutions’ presence across the Delta region
  • Manage all food service channels and restaurant types, including hotels, key accounts, independent restaurants, cafes, QSRs, caterers, and CPUs
  • Expand and penetrate HORECA customer segments through commercial strategies and territory growth plans
  • Build and maintain relationships with hotel GMs, F&B directors, executive chefs, purchasing managers, restaurant owners, and franchise chains
  • Analyze regional market trends, operator needs, dining formats, and competitor activity
  • Lead commercial negotiations, joint business plans, and supply agreements
  • Execute trade initiatives, promotional campaigns, and brand activations for brands including Knorr and Hellmann
  • Track sales targets, distributor performance, and channel KPIs
  • Collaborate with distribution partners, supply chain, and culinary teams to resolve execution challenges
  • Manage trade promotion allocations and channel budgets to optimize ROI and gross margin
  • Maintain CRM records and deliver weekly/monthly commercial reports to the Regional Sales Manager
  • Conduct kitchen demonstrations with UFS chefs and convert key accounts to the UFS product portfolio
  • Lead menu engineering and recipe cost-per-plate discussions to optimize product placement and operator profitability
  • Inspire and motivate stakeholders while driving continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in restaurant management, specifically in the HORECA sector/customer development
  • Proven experience in forecasting, planning, and activity management
  • Demonstrated success in agreement negotiation and driving revenue growth
  • Analytical mindset and ability to interpret and act on performance data
  • Selling skills
  • Track record of achieving revenue targets
  • Ability to identify growth opportunities and drive business expansion
  • University graduate; Business major is a plus
  • English and Arabic are essential
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Time management skills to handle multiple priorities
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
  • Proficiency in performance reporting and strategic planning
  • Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation
  • Ability to inspire and motivate internal and external stakeholders
  • Adaptability and forward-thinking mindset

Benefits:

  • Inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment
  • Tools and support to shape your own future
  • Employee support and access accommodations during the recruitment journey
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment
  • Employee development opportunities