Senior Account Manager, APAC, HNC

Job title – Senior Account Manager, APAC, HNC

Location – Singapore

The role sits within the HNC APAC Regional Marketing & Business Development team. The incumbent will be responsible for leading and developing the identified key strategic accounts to achieve the annual sales objectives. In addition, the Incumbent will be the HNC APAC "SPARK" solution-selling champion.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Participate in building the Segment Strategy of identified accounts and drive the implementation of the agreed segment strategy/direction, ensuring strong cross-functional team performance to realize strategy growth objectives. Go above and beyond to ensure strategy is implemented, achieved and updated periodically.
Lead cross-functional team to deliver on sales, margins and pipeline (funnel) targets for assigned key accounts assigned.
Assume regional ownership and accountability for the assigned Global and Regional customers. Develop and implement the regional strategy in line with the Regional Leadership and GKAM expectations. Lead the regional team for the assigned customer account by orchestrating assigned multifunction resources. Achieve, with a P&L perspective, business and innovation goals.
Build multi-level relationships with the accounts in the region and also, when required, at global level and in other regions. Be accountable for service and operational excellence to the account, leveraging on the regional team and relevant functions for support in ensuring timely deliveries, resolving complaints, for example.
Establish clear and recognized leadership with the local Account Managers (AM) handling the day-to-day operations in relevant countries, and be accountable for total sub-regional sales.
Implement global pricing strategy for Global Accounts in the region, also seeking alignment at APAC regional level.
Excellent project management skills to ensure growth and conversion of business development funnel in the region to ensure future growth targets are met.
Take on the role of HNC APAC SPARK (Solution Selling) Champion and support the roll-out of solution selling capabilities in our team.

We Offer:

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring:

Bachelor Degree in related discipline.
At least 8 years’ experience as account, sales, or business development manager in a sales organization. Relevant industry will be a plus.
Key skills in project and portfolio management.
Commercially savvy and experienced.
Good written and oral communication skills.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.