Business Development Manager - Industrial Bioprocessing

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

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Industrial Bioprocessing business in Europe, with a focus on Yeast Extracts and Plant Peptones. You will identify opportunities, drive sales, and expand Kerry’s presence across five target sectors while traveling regularly.

The role rewards proactive, commercially sharp professionals who can build relationships, convert opportunities to partnerships, and collaborate with Product Management, R&D, and Marketing to bring high-impact solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field.
• Experience in Bioprocessing or Fermentation with strong commercial acumen.
• Willing to travel across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen customer relationships and pipelines.
• Execute sales strategies and close high-value partnerships.
• Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, and Marketing.
• Monitor market trends and adjust sales approaches.
• Expand Kerry’s presence in bio-ingredients across Europe.

Skills

Sales & Business Development

Strategic Planning

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Type FT Permanent

About The Role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager with our Industrial Bioprocessing business.

This role is designed for a proactive, commercially sharp professional who thrives on identifying opportunities, driving sales, and delivering measurable business impact.

You’ll be engaging with customers, executing sales strategies, and expanding Kerry’s presence in bio-ingredients like Yeast Extracts and Plant Peptones.

Our fermentation nutrients, including Yeast Extracts and Plant Peptones, play a crucial role in multiple high-growth industries. This role is focused on driving sales and market expansion in five key target sectors

• Probiotics – Supporting the development of live cultures for gut health and wellness.
• Starter Cultures – Enabling fermentation in dairy, bakery, and other food applications.
• Enzymes – Providing essential nutrients for enzyme production in bioprocessing applications.
• Biocontrol – Facilitating biological alternatives for sustainable agriculture and crop protection.
• Renewable Chemicals – Enhancing fermentation processes for environmentally friendly chemical production.

This is a strategic role covering Europe, with regular travel.

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 with opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone’s responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and strengthen customer relationships, engaging with industry leaders to align Kerry’s solutions with their needs.
• Convert opportunities into business success, managing an active pipeline and securing high-value partnerships.
• Deliver impactful sales execution, negotiating agreements and ensuring seamless customer engagement.
• Monitor market trends, anticipate customer needs, and refine sales approaches to maximize impact.
• Collaborate for success Work alongside Product Management, R&D, and Marketing to bring high-impact solutions to market.

What you can bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or a related field.
• Significant experience in Bioprocessing or Fermentation, with strong commercial acumen focused on execution (or relevant transferable or adjacent experience).
• Proactive and results-driven, with a sharp focus on delivering business growth.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, adept at engaging customers and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Yeast Extracts, Plant Peptones, and their applications.
• Proven ability to drive sales growth through effective customer engagement.
• Ability to translate market insights into meaningful business strategies that drive revenue.
• Team-oriented and adaptable, working effectively across functions to develop solutions for the industry.
• Willing to travel where required
• A full driving licence

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.