K N COLD CHAIN CO., LTD

Business Development Executive

Food & BeveragePosted 6/25/2026

Location

Saensokh | Phnom Penh

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

1+ Years

Level

Mid

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Food & Beverage

Languages

English, Chinese

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About the role

Product Development & Innovation: Research and develop new frozen and dry food product concepts aligned with market demand. Adapt existing imported products to local taste preferences (if needed). Conduct product testing, sampling, and quality evaluation. Prepare product briefs, technical specifications, and development timelines for new SKUs. Coordinate trial production runs and conduct benchmarking against competitor products in Cambodia and the region. Manage shelf-life testing, packaging trials, and product stability assessments under cold chain conditions. 2. Market & Trend Analysis: Monitor food trends, competitors, and pricing in Cambodia and regional markets. Identify gaps in the market for new product lines (e.g. snacks, sauces, ready-to-eat, dry ingredients). Support management with data-driven product recommendations. Conduct consumer and customer feedback studies, including taste tests and HORECA chef trials. Track ASEAN food industry developments, supplier innovations, and emerging categories relevant to the Cambodian market. 3. Supplier & Product Sourcing Support: Work closely with the Procurement Manager and overseas suppliers (mainly China and other regions) on product specifications and development. Support the Procurement Manager in evaluating supplier capabilities for new product categories. Assist in verifying product compliance documents (COA, specs, certifications). Maintain an updated database of suppliers, product catalogs, and sourcing options across frozen and dry categories. Support price benchmarking, sample sourcing, and supplier negotiation preparation in coordination with the Procurement Manager. 4. Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure products meet local regulatory requirements and food safety standards. Review labeling, ingredients, and documentation for imports. Coordinate with Cambodian regulatory authorities (CamControl, GDCE, Ministry of Health, etc.) on product registration and import compliance. Maintain compliance records (HACCP, ISO, HALAL where applicable) and ensure full traceability for all new SKUs. 5. Commercial Support: Support marketing team with product positioning, USP, and launch ideas. Assist in preparing product presentations, samples, and training materials. Participate in product launches and customer feedback collection. Collaborate with the Sales team (Wholesale, HORECA, Modern Trade, and E-Commerce) to align new products with channel requirements and customer expectations. Deliver product knowledge training to sales representatives and key customers for new launches. 6. Reporting & Administration: Prepare monthly R&D activity reports, project pipeline updates, and new-product performance dashboards for the Procurement Manager. Maintain organized records of product specifications, supplier correspondence, sample logs, and approval documents. Support demand planning by sharing forecasts and projected volumes for new and trial SKUs with the Procurement and Operations teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology, or related field
1–3-year experience in food R&D, product development, or food import/export
Knowledge of frozen food and/or dry goods categories is a strong advantage
Understanding of food regulations and documentation
Strong analytical and market research skills
Good communication skills (English required; Chinese is a plus for supplier coordination)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems (e.g. eCloudView) is an advantage
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple product development projects simultaneously
Willingness to travel locally and occasionally overseas for supplier visits, exhibitions, and trade fairs

Required Skills

Food ScienceNutritionFood TechnologyFood R&DProduct DevelopmentFood Import/ExportFrozen food knowledgeDry goods knowledgeFood regulations understandingDocumentation understandingAnalytical skillsMarket researchCommunication skillsEnglishChineseMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointERP systems

About K N Cold Chain Co., Ltd.

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KN Cold Chain Co., Ltd. is a growing Cambodian company specialising in the distribution of frozen meat and cold chain food products across the Phnom Penh market. We supply wholesale customers, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and online retailers.

Industry

Food & Beverage

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