Key Account Manager - Wholesalers

About the role

As we continue to rapidly grow our Foodservice business in Europe a unique role has been created to support the acceleration of the growth of our Da Vinci Gourmet brand across Mainland Europe and play a central role in doubling the size of the brand in the next 3 years.

Focusing on Wholesalers, Distributors, small chains and local hospitality groups across Spain, the Key Account Manager will be responsible for identifying new opportunities within the Spanish market.

 

We expect to grow our business significantly in coming 12 months. Achievement of our growth objective will be led by you and will be dependent on the establishment of closer partnerships with key customers, providing tailor made & innovative solutions driven by Kerry’s unique Taste and Nutrition platform.

 

This is a home based role (Mediterranean Area) with 60% of your time spent travelling to meet with potential customers/clients.

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

• Full accountability of FS Sales within Mediterranean Area
• Manage all FS brands in the territory (DVG, Vendin, Kerrymaid, among others).
• Work jointly with distributors and end customers to develop and implement strategic growth plans for the mid and long term.
• Implement tactic initiatives for brand activation with end customers and distributors.
• Develop new distributors and partnerships to increase market penetration.
• Work cross functionally with EUMs, Brands and Marketing to effectively implement growth initiatives (short and long term).

What you can bring to the role

• Significant commercial experience within the Food Service & wholesale/distributor market.
• Proven success in identifying and winning new business opportunities.
• Previous experience of working within a global food services organisation.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Solid IT skill, with a high level in MS – PowerPoint, Outlook etc. – experience in SAP would be a benefit but not a must-have.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the week across the Mediterranean area.

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.