Chef Middle East is a leading foodservice company in the region, committed to delivering quality products and services to a diverse customer base. We focus on building strong relationships and helping our customers succeed through excellent support and innovative product offerings.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated Account Representative specializing in Traders and Caterings to drive sales, promote products, and build long-lasting customer relationships. This outside sales role involves direct customer interaction, product presentations, and strategic account management to meet sales goals and expand market reach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and establish contact with potential customers.

• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing customers to promote product sales.

• Respond promptly to sales inquiries and deliver detailed account strategies.

• Conduct product presentations at conferences, client sites, and exhibitions.

• Meet or exceed annual sales targets and goals.

• Manage and update the company’s contact database with accurate and current information.

• Prepare and submit monthly sales reports.

• Support product development by testing new releases and providing customer feedback.

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and other teams to ensure effective communication and service delivery.

• Identify opportunities for product development and improvement.

• Motivate sales staff to share relevant market information.

• Negotiate agreements and close sales deals.

• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to identify business risks and opportunities.

• Work towards minimizing product expiry targets.

• Comply with HACCP and ISO procedures consistently.

• Attend meetings, training sessions, and other relevant events as required.

Key Qualifications:

• College or University diploma OR 2-3 years related experience/training.

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in customer-related sales.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software packages.

• Knowledge of food product lines and customer base.

• Valid driving license applicable to the employment location.