Account Manager

Requisition ID: 55284 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
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About the role

Do you love traveling and working with collaborative and dynamic people? Do you love Coffee? This might be the team for you!

We have an incredibly exciting, newly created role within our high-performing Foodservice Europe team to be the drivers of change for our beverage brand DaVinci Gourmet. By supporting the Business Development Director, you will be the catalyst to our rapidly growing market expansion plans.

We are looking for entrepreneurial minds who are creative at problem solving, authentically themselves and love working with branded products…. Someone who does not mind working in the ‘grey’ and are able to build genuine trust and connection with colleagues and customers.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

What you’ll be doing

• We grow together – you will need to build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and the cross functional teams. As well as trusting, supportive relationships with your customers.
• You will develop an in-depth understanding of the markets you cover, competitors, customers and local trends, to identify actionable insights. You will support the Business Development Directors in developing and executing strong joint-business plan with our customers, that drives sustainable and profitable growth.
• You will work closely with our Trade Marketing Manager and Application Lead to execute brand campaigns and successful brand demonstrations.
• Not surprisingly, talking is key; you will be adept at communicating with clarity.
• You will help refine current processes and ways of working to ensure we are staying at the top of our game.
• You will be responsible for forecasting and account planning, ensuring our services to customers are top notch

What you can bring to the role

• Previous experience working with Importers and Distributors
• Foodservice experience desired
• Proven experience working successfully with cross-functional teams to ensure achievement of strategic business goals
• English language proficiency is a must
• You won’t mind working your own schedule and travelling to meet customers (+50% of time)
• Positive energy and solution-oriented for new business development
• Most importantly – a passion to succeed (whilst having fun, learning, and being challenged along the way!)

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.