Key Account Manager – Fresh Produce

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Key Account Manager managing Chiquita’s fresh-produce retail accounts in Austria. Developing pricing, forecasts, promotions, and customer growth across Austria and Southern Germany.

Responsibilities:

  • Present category management data and insights to customers
  • Assist in developing customer pricing protocols
  • Develop new business proposals and pricing recommendations
  • Support product pricing strategies
  • Lead cross-functional teams supporting key strategic accounts
  • Develop monthly volume and sales forecasts
  • Respond to product information requests and prepare sales presentations
  • Set up new customers and products in internal systems
  • Manage key Austrian customer accounts, including negotiations, customer service, forecasts, claims, quality controls, and tailored marketing activities
  • Manage regional accounts in Southern Germany and lead quarterly 360-degree meetings with Purchasing and Sales teams
  • Present and implement promotional plans and display placements
  • Oversee store management activities across Austria and Southern Germany, including store checks, MBU management, and Field Force coordination
  • Develop the 'Yellow Business' at the Vienna wholesale market
  • Drive new customer acquisition in Austria and Southern Germany
  • Represent Chiquita at trade fairs and industry events
  • Prepare regular sales, customer, and activity reports for management

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Fluent in both English and German
  • 3–6 years of experience in the fresh produce industry
  • Experience within the banana category and/or broader produce sector highly preferred
  • Category management experience preferred
  • Candidates must reside in the Salzburg area