Account Manager - Foodservice

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.

About the role

Do you love to travel? Work with fantastic people? ...love Coffee? This might be the team for you!

 

We have an incredibly exciting, newly created Account Manager role within our high-performing Foodservice Europe team (Awesome right?) to be the drivers of change for our beverage brand DaVinci Gourmet (Who? You might not have heard of them yet, but we’re changing that!)

 

Supporting the Business Development Director, you will be the catalyst to our rapidly growing market expansion plans. We are looking for the entrepreneurial minded, 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. 

 

The successful candidate will ideally be based in Romania but we are flexible on location across Eastern Europe.

 

Sound like you? Then read on and apply!

 

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

At Kerry, we believe in creating an inclusive and flexible work environment that empowers our employees across Europe. Why work for us?

1. Agile Work Arrangements: We understand that work-life balance is essential. Whether it’s remote work options, agile working, on-site role or hybrid working model, we support our employees’ diverse needs.
2. Professional Development: We invest in your growth. Take advantage of training, workshops, and mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
3. Diversity and Inclusion: Kerry celebrates diversity. We foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included, regardless of background, ethnicity, or gender.
4. Global Mobility: With offices across Europe and the globe, we encourage cross-cultural experiences. Explore new horizons through international assignments or transfers within our global network.
5. Competitive Compensation: Your hard work deserves recognition. Attracting and retaining top talent is essential for our success. That’s why we are committed to offering competitive salaries that reflect the value our employees bring to the organization. We regularly benchmark our compensation packages against industry standards and ensure that our employees are rewarded fairly for their skills, experience and contributions.

Join Kerry and be part of a company that values your uniqueness and supports your growth. Together, we’ll shape a brighter future!

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelors degree with 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 

• You wont mind working your own schedule and travelling to meet customers up to 50% of the time 

• Positive energy and solution orientated for new business development 

• Most importantly- a passion to succeed whilst having fun, learning and being challenged along the way