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Chiquita

Global producer and marketer of bananas

Key Account Manager - Ultrafrische/FMCG

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMunich, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Business-fluent German and English language skills.
  • Three to six years of professional experience in the fresh-produce industry.

Responsibilities

  • Present category-management data and market analyses to customers.
  • Support the development and implementation of product-pricing strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional teams serving strategically important customers.
  • Manage key Austrian customers, including annual negotiations, customer service, forecast management, complaint handling, quality controls, and the development and implementation of tailored marketing activities.
  • Manage regional customers in southern Germany; lead quarterly 360-degree meetings with regional purchasing and sales teams and present and implement promotion and placement concepts.
  • Manage store-management activities in Austria and southern Germany, including market visits, management of MBUs, and coordination and leadership of field-force employees.
  • Develop the banana business.
  • Acquire new customers in Austria and southern Germany.
  • Represent Chiquita at trade fairs and relevant industry events.
  • Prepare regular sales, customer, and activity reports for management.
  • Prepare accurate monthly volume and revenue forecasts.
  • Handle product-information inquiries and prepare sales presentations.
  • Create new customers and products in internal systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the banana category and/or the broader fresh-produce sector.
  • Experience in category management.

About the Company

Chiquita

Global producer and marketer of bananas

Chiquita grows and markets bananas and related fresh produce globally. It operates with a large workforce across 25 countries and sells in about 70 markets. Its core product is the banana, marketed under the Blue Sticker brand as a symbol of quality, nutrition, and convenience from farm to table. The company works directly with farmers and focuses on sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, and community impact through programs like Being a Good Neighbor and For the Greater Good. Its goal is to improve lives and protect the planet while maintaining a trusted, recognizable brand in fresh produce.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1899

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