19 Oct
Kerry
Bristol
**Requisition ID: 55089
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: **
## **About the role**
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
KerrymaidChicken TrainDaVinci GourmetHenry JonesGoldensheaf 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 customersclients.
## **About Kerry**
Kerry is the worlds 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 youll 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.
In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and
people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the
requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of
the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we
are looking for.
## 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.
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.
**Recruiter:** #LI-SD2
**Posting Type:** LI
**Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment
agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we
will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these
circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to
any Kerry Hiring Managers** _**.**_
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