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[Apply on Unilever’s careers site →](https://unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Unilever_Experienced_Professionals/job/Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong/CBD-Modern-Trade-Manager---HK-Foods-Retail_R-1188715-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Unilever](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unilever/) / CBD Modern Trade Manager - HK Foods Retail ## Job description Earlier this year, Unilever announced an agreement to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company, creating a scaled global flavour powerhouse. The proposed combination would bring together iconic Foods brands, including Hellmann’s and Knorr, with McCormick’s portfolio to create a global leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by strong retail and foodservice platforms. McCormick brings more than 135 years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027. ### Job Title Customer Business Development Modern Trade Manager - HK Foods Retail Function: Customer Business Development Hiring Manager: Ivan Lu ( FR VP- North Asia & MD of FS TWKR) ### Scope Hong Kong Foods Retail Work Location: Tai Po Industrial Estate - Hong Kong ### JOB PURPOSE This role builds strategic partnerships with modern trade customers to deliver profitable and sustainable growth for the Hong Kong Foods Retail business. You will bring together customer priorities, shopper needs and category opportunities to create and execute strong joint business plans across store and digital touchpoints. In your first year, you will deepen key customer relationships, strengthen commercial planning and improve the quality and consistency of execution. ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Develop and deliver customer strategies and joint business plans that grow sales, profitability, market share and long-term customer value. Build trusted, multi-level relationships with key modern trade customers and represent the customer perspective within the business. Lead customer negotiations, trade terms, promotional planning and investment choices, balancing growth opportunities with sustainable returns. Own customer performance reviews and use sales, shopper and financial information to identify risks, opportunities and clear actions. Coordinate Marketing, Customer Strategy and Planning, Finance and Supply Chain partners to deliver launches, promotions, assortment and availability with excellence. Create an inclusive, high-performing way of working that supports open collaboration, learning and accountable execution. ### REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Significant experience in key account management, customer development, sales or a related commercial role. Proven ability to develop customer plans, manage commercial performance and deliver profitable growth. Strong negotiation, selling, relationship-building and influencing skills. Commercial and analytical capability, including experience using data to make decisions and improve customer performance. Ability to lead cross-functional work and manage competing priorities in a dynamic retail environment. ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with modern trade retailers in Hong Kong. Experience in foods, consumer goods or retail. Experience managing store and digital customer touchpoints, promotional investment or customer profit and loss. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 17 days - Location: Hong Kong[Apply on Unilever’s careers site →](https://unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Unilever_Experienced_Professionals/job/Hong-Kong-Hong-Kong/CBD-Modern-Trade-Manager---HK-Foods-Retail_R-1188715-1) ## Hiring at Unilever - Open jobs: 265 - New in the last 7 days: 87 - Tracked since: Jul 16, 2026 [All Unilever jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unilever/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Unilever ### [CD Ops Assistant Manager - HK Foods Retail](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unilever/jobs/cc5b9f35574f915ac5de/) Hong Kong ### [Customer Strategy & Planning Manager – HK Foods Retail](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unilever/jobs/519c6644fe8c14239109/) Hong Kong ### [General Trade Sales Associate Manager - HK Foods Retail](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unilever/jobs/fb52d1ece3aebcf59546/) Hong Kong ### [Market Lead – HK Foods Retail](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unilever/jobs/bdd0381de85de1ef48b6/) Hong Kong ### [Promotor De Merchandising](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unilever/jobs/fcd81bd4fdbfabe03763/) Curitiba, Brazil ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [La Mer Esthetician (Travelling CBD and Eastern suburbs)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/6854c413ab92de04d71c/) The Estée Lauder Companies · Chadstone, VIC, AU, Australia ### [Supervisor - Perth CBD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lvmh-louis-vuitton-moet-hennessy/jobs/cf91f0443a0a5acaa9fb/) LVMH Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy · Perth, Australia ### [APAC CBD/CDD Product Launch & Market Readiness Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/agilent-technologies/jobs/f385fa5d8431088227c0/) Agilent Technologies ### [Casual Merchandiser - Sydney CBD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/6af809a4c8417fb1563e/) Nestlé · Sydney, NSW, AU ### [Travelling Beauty Advisor Sydney Cbd Casual](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/loreal/jobs/02b7b9a2645ede8a66f6/) L'Oréal [Retail & Store jobs](/functions/retail-store/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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