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

We’re looking for a strategic and customer-focused Account Manager to lead sales efforts for a major CPG customer in the Dairy & Plant-Based Dairy Beverages category. This role is responsible for driving growth, managing key relationships, and delivering innovative solutions in collaboration with our marketing, culinary, and R&D teams.

Key responsibilities   Lead commercial strategy and execution for a global CPG customer Grow Kerry’s business by identifying customer needs and delivering tailored solutions Own customer relationships and manage long-term contracts and agreements Develop and execute account plans and pricing strategies Collaborate cross-functionally to bring innovation to market Monitor market trends and customer feedback to guide strategy Manage sales performance, budgets, and forecasts Ensure accurate demand planning and support operational efficiency

 

Qualifications and skills Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Chemistry, Communications, or related field (MBA preferred) 4+ years of experience in sales, technical, or R&D roles within the food industry Experience with ingredients, flavors, or functional products in the dairy or plant-based space Strong understanding of sales systems, CRM tools (Salesforce preferred), and customer analytics Proven ability to build and grow customer relationships Excellent communication, presentation, and strategic planning skills Commercial mindset with knowledge of pricing and margin management

 

The typical hiring range for this role is $123,859.00 to $213,784.00 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education work experience, certifications, location, etc.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements). 

 

 

​Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).                              

 

 

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.