Sales Manager

About the role

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, is seeking a Sales Manager for its Iraq operations. Based in Baghdad, you will drive business growth across Beverage and Bakery end‑user markets by expanding relationships with key customers and delivering the company’s sales strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Understand customer objectives and growth strategies in Beverage and Bakery markets, identifying new opportunities and customers.
• Develop account plans with strong proof points and validate them with customers.
• Leverage cross‑functional resources to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.
• Manage annual financial budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
• Maintain opportunity pipeline aligned with business strategy, focusing on margin, profitability, and portfolio mix.
• Oversee commercial pricing, contract management, and risk mitigation.
• Enter and maintain customer and pipeline data in internal systems such as Salesforce (SFDC).
• Own demand forecasting and provide continuous improvement insights.
• Share market and competitor intelligence to shape business strategy.
• Provide feedback to internal departments to improve customer service and engagement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; Food Technology or Science is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Beverage and Bakery sales.
• Proven ability to achieve sales quotas and manage strategic accounts.

Required skills

• Salesforce (SFDC) for customer and pipeline data management.