Requisition ID: 55089
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:
As we continue to rapidly grow our Foodservice business, a unique role has been created to support the acceleration of the growth of our brands across the UK & Ireland and play a central role in doubling the size of the brands over the next 3 years.
This is an exciting role for someone who knows and enjoys the Pubs and Contract Catering channels.
We’re looking for someone energetic & entrepreneurial to join our Foodservice team and help drive the growth of our Core Kerry Brands, including Kerrymaid/Chicken Train/DaVinci Gourmet/Henry Jones/Goldensheaf in the UK. You will be responsible to target new business and work to develop existing business, supported by the Channel Controller to drive growth across these channels.
This is a home-based role, 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
* Manage and grow existing Pubs and Contract Catering customers.
* Target new potential opportunities across both Pubs Chains and Contract Caterers.
* Identify and target the key decision makers across both channels and develop long lasting collaborative relationships.
* Build and effectively manage a robust pipeline of the key opportunities.
* Working closely with our culinary team to execute menu development within Pub chains and drive our technology capabilities.
* Work with our RD&A Team on bespoke opportunities.
* Work with our marketing team to execute marketing campaigns.
* Ability to work within a team environment.
What you can bring to the role
* Proven experience in dealing with Pub Chain and Contract Caterers within the UK.
* Strong understanding of the foodservice market and contacts are desirable.
* Significant experience in a similar role or foodservice environment.
* Experience working with cross functional internal teams.
* Positive and ambitious attitude toward driving new business growth.
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.
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