Global Business Development Lead - Brewing (relocation to Ireland)

Kerry; Málaga; A distancia; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global food and beverage company is seeking a Global Business Development Lead with expertise in the brewing industry. The role involves driving growth, managing customer relationships, and leading a cross-functional team. Candidates should have 8-10 years of business development experience and a solid background in brewing technologies. The position offers relocation sponsorship to Ireland.

Formación

• 8–10+ years of experience in business development or strategic account management.
• Proven success in driving commercial growth.
• Solid understanding of beverage formulation and brewing technologies.

Responsabilidades

• Drive growth and build strong customer partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across global accounts.
• Manage global RFPs, contracts, and pricing decisions.

Conocimientos

Business development

Strategic account management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Brewing technologies

Excellent communication

Educación

Experience in brewing industry

8–10 years of experience in business development

Descripción del empleo

Global Business Development Lead - Brewing (relocation to Ireland)

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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

Are you a strategic thinker with deep expertise in the alcoholic beverages industry? We’re looking for a Global Business Development Lead to drive growth, build strong customer partnerships, and lead cross-functional collaboration across our global accounts. A solid technical background in brewing technologies, processes, and ingredients is essential to succeed in this role and deliver value through our innovative solutions.

Location : Ireland (Relocation sponsorship available) - Naas Headquarter

Function : Commercial / Strategic Accounts

Key responsibilities

Individual Impact :

• Be recognized as the subject matter expert in alcoholic beverages, showcasing how our technologies create value in brewing and distilling applications.
• Build and nurture relationships with customers’ technical and production teams on-site.
• Identify new opportunities and drive sales growth through deep knowledge of process technology and operational optimization.
• Provide expert guidance on product application and collaborate with application teams to tailor solutions.
• Train and support distributor sales teams to effectively promote our portfolio.
• Support key customers during scale-up and troubleshooting phases.

Shared Success :

Lead the development of a global account strategy with input from regional teams, ensuring coordinated execution of growth plans.

Align internal and customer strategies to deliver above-market growth.

Continuously assess team capabilities and ensure the right talent is focused on customer success.

Collaborate cross-functionally (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, Legal, Regulatory) to prioritize and deliver on global account goals.

Build and maintain senior-level relationships across both the customer and internal stakeholders.

Manage global RFPs, contracts, and pricing decisions.

Champion a unified communication approach aligned with our strategic intent.

Drive the annual review process with global engagement.

Qualifications and skills

8–10+ years of experience in business development or strategic account management, with a specific focus on the brewing industry on a global level.

Proven success in driving commercial growth and managing global customer relationships.

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Solid understanding of beverage formulation, brewing technologies, and regulatory frameworks.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment.

Willingness and ability to travel globally up to 50%.

Willingness to relocate to Ireland (relocation sponsorship available).

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level Director

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Business Development

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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