Regional Account Manager

Kerry Group plc; Bristol; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading taste and nutrition company, where you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of renowned food brands across the UK. This dynamic position requires an energetic and entrepreneurial individual who thrives in the foodservice sector, particularly with Pubs and Contract Catering. You will be responsible for nurturing existing client relationships while actively seeking new business opportunities. With a focus on collaboration, you will work closely with culinary and marketing teams to enhance product offerings and execute impactful campaigns. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in a rapidly growing industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dealing with Pub Chain and Contract Caterers.
• Strong understanding of the foodservice market and contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing Pubs and Contract Catering customers.
• Target new potential opportunities across both Pubs Chains and Contract Caterers.
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to drive growth.

Skills

Experience with Pub Chains

Foodservice Market Knowledge

Business Development

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Relevant Experience in Foodservice

Job description

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, and Goldensheaf in the UK. You will be responsible for targeting new business and developing 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 key opportunities.
• Work closely with our culinary team to execute menu development within Pub chains and drive our technology capabilities.
• Collaborate 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. 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 utilize 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. Any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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.