Senior Key Account Manager - Meat & Flavor Solutions

Kerry; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry in Spain seeks a Senior Account Manager to grow our Meat EUM portfolio. You will manage strategic partners, collaborate with the applications team, and drive growth across Spain with occasional travel to Europe. Fluent Spanish and English are essential, with a degree in food science and strong meat chemistry knowledge.

This is a permanent, full‑time role requiring up to 60% travel and a drive for delivering value to customers while working within a global, safety‑conscious organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree level qualification in Food Science or related field.
• Significant experience in key account management in food/meat processing/ingredients.
• Proven ability to develop strong customer relationships and sustainable growth.
• A strong understanding of meat chemistry and composition.
• Experience of working in matrix organizations with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Fluent Spanish and English essential.
• Willing to travel 60%+ of the time.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Key account management of selected strategic partners in Meat EUMs.
• Leverage sales tools and business enablers to understand customers’ needs and convey Kerry value.
• Promote Kerry product collections and identify opportunities for profitable new developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams across departments to ensure project resources.
• Develop deep understanding of Kerry categories, manufacturers, competitive mix and regulation.
• Create and implement Key Account Plans with stakeholders and customers.
• Put customers at the centre to ensure excellent service and sustainable growth.
• Deliver above market growth in line with country, region and group aspirations.

Skills

Key account management

Customer relationship building

Spanish & English fluency

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Kerry in Spain seeks a Senior Account Manager to grow our Meat EUM portfolio. You will manage strategic partners, collaborate with the applications team, and drive growth across Spain with occasional travel to Europe. Fluent Spanish and English are essential, with a degree in food science and strong meat chemistry knowledge.

This is a permanent, full‑time role requiring up to 60% travel and a drive for delivering value to customers while working within a global, safety‑conscious organization.