APAC Commercial Director, Foodservice & QSR Partnerships

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR384,000 - MYR480,000 per year View Job Description
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the region's most strategic customer partnerships within the foodservice and QSR sector, driving commercial growth, innovation, and executive-level engagement across APAC.
  • Lead a high-profile APAC customer portfolio and influence strategic decisions
  • Shaping the future of a globally significant customer relationship.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global food manufacturer partnering with some of the world's most iconic foodservice and consumer brands. Renowned for its innovation, operational excellence, and customer-first approach, the organisation operates across multiple international markets and continues to invest heavily in growth, capability, and strategic partnerships.

As part of its continued expansion, the business is seeking a Commercial Director to lead a high-profile regional customer portfolio across APAC. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of commercial strategy, innovation, and executive stakeholder management, while shaping the future of a globally significant partnership.

Job Description

Lead the next phase of growth for one of the organisation's most strategic regional customer partnerships. Key responsibilities include:

  • Own and execute the regional commercial strategy across APAC.
  • Strengthen and deepen executive-level relationships with a key global customer.
  • Drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and long-term value creation.
  • Identify opportunities to increase market share and expand customer engagement across multiple markets.
  • Lead innovation initiatives that support customer growth and category expansion.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders across commercial, supply chain, operations, finance, and innovation functions.
  • Shape strategic business plans aligned to both customer and organisational objectives.
  • Lead major commercial negotiations, strategic planning initiatives, and future growth opportunities.
  • Influence decision-making across a highly matrixed regional and global environment.
  • Champion customer-centric solutions that deliver competitive advantage and business impact.
  • Build alignment and collaboration across regional and global stakeholder groups.
  • Represent the business as a trusted strategic partner at both operational and executive levels.


The Successful Applicant

We are seeking a proven commercial leader with deep experience managing strategic customer relationships within the foodservice and QSR ecosystem across multiple markets.

  • 15 years of commercial leadership, strategic account management, or customer partnership experience.
  • Strong background within food manufacturing, foodservice, beverages, or QSR sectors.
  • Proven success managing large, complex strategic customer partnerships.
  • Regional APAC experience is essential.
  • Experience operating within global and highly matrixed organisations.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering commercial growth, market expansion, and customer development.
  • Strong commercial negotiation, business planning, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Experience engaging and influencing senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
  • Exposure to major QSR customers is a must
  • Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.


What's on Offer

  • Own a high-profile regional partnership with one of the world's most recognised QSR brands, with the opportunity to shape strategy and drive growth across APAC.
  • Operate at the highest levels of the organisation, partnering with senior leaders and key decision-makers across regional and global markets.
  • Build on an already successful platform, with significant opportunities to unlock new growth, accelerate innovation, and expand market share across the region.



Contact
Ee Lyn Soo
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7065832
Phone number
6012 375 7232

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Sales Manager/Director/VP
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ee Lyn Soo
Consultant contact
6012 375 7232
Job Reference
JN-072026-7065832

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