Group Key Account Manager Central Asia

Job Location: ​Almaty​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

If you're passionate about retail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a measurable impact—this is your opportunity.

Main Responsibilities:

As a Group Key Account Manager for Central Asia region, you’ll be at the heart of driving business success across a dynamic region. Your mission will be to plan and oversee the execution of strategic business processes in key retail chains, all with the goal of boosting company activity and achieving ambitious annual sales targets.

In this role, you’ll coordinate the development of long-term relationships with major retail clients, ensuring alignment with company strategy on everything from assortment planning to merchandising standards. It’s not just about maintaining relationships—it’s about growing them.

Additionally, you’ll monitor and analyze business performance, making sure profitability goals are met and product assortments are optimized. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring that distributor contracts are correctly executed at the local level, in line with corporate guidelines.

Expect to be on the move—weekly visits to retail locations and regional trips will be part of your routine. Whether it’s checking product displays, verifying pricing, or resolving supply issues, you’ll be hands-on in making sure everything runs smoothly. Sometimes, this will even take you to other regions or countries where your client group operates.

Collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with distributor KAM teams, guiding and supporting them to ensure consistent execution and performance.

Who we are looking for:

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong mix of leadership, strategic thinking, and commercial acumen. Your communication and negotiation skills are second nature, and you’re someone who naturally takes the lead and inspires others to follow. With an analytical mindset, you’re always looking for ways to optimize and improve.

You’ll need a solid background in sales—ideally from 7 years—with at least 3 of those spent managing key accounts. Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is essential, as is a proven track record of leading internal processes and managing teams for at least a year.

Additionally, your English should be at an Intermediate level or higher, allowing you to navigate international environments with confidence.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.