​Requisition ID: 60418 
Position Type: (US)Full Time 
Workplace Arrangement:   

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

As a Business Development Specialist – Foodservice Beverage, you will lead beverage application and business development efforts across the Western US. This role focuses on expanding Kerry’s customized and branded beverage solutions within top chain accounts, driving strategic growth and customer satisfaction.  This is a remote role with 50% travel.

Key responsibilities Manage and grow beverage business with assigned customers across the Western US. Defend and expand existing customized and branded beverage programs. Develop new profitable business by identifying value-added solutions for customer menus. Build and maintain strong relationships across all levels of assigned chain accounts. Lead customer opportunities and coordinate internal resources to win business. Promote Kerry’s capabilities and technologies within the foodservice community. Analyze market trends and manage a robust opportunity pipeline. Execute strategic plans leveraging Kerry’s technologies and insights. Qualifications and skills Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field. Minimum 5 years working with Top 100 Chain Customers in beverage application/menu development. Strong knowledge of beverage applications and menu development. Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative team player. Experience with Salesforce.com is a plus.

The typical hiring range for this role is $75,602.00 to $123,432.00 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.