Strategic Foodservice Marketing Director

Kerry Group; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Accident insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Marketing Director for Foodservice Chains to drive the strategic marketing agenda with Sales, Insights, and RD&A. You will lead a two-person team, shape channel strategy, and elevate Kerry’s presence with senior customer stakeholders.

You have 10+ years of B2B marketing experience in foodservice/CPG, strong storytelling and presentation skills, and a proven track record partnering with sales to influence strategic decisions. This role is based in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in B2B marketing, foodservice, CPG, or adjacent industries.
• Experience partnering with sales teams and influencing senior commercial and customer stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate insights into strategies, programs, and compelling customer narratives.
• Exceptional storytelling, presentation development, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high performing teams.
• Strong project management and organizational capability within a complex, matrixed environment.
• Deep customer orientation and passion for foodservice industry trends and dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic marketing agenda for the Foodservice Chains channel in partnership with Sales, Insights, RD&A and cross-functional teams.
• Translate consumer, category, competitive, and channel insights into actionable strategic recommendations and plans.
• Identify opportunities across major chain segments (QSR, fast casual, casual dining, emerging chains, convenience).
• Oversee end-to-end marketing deliverables: content development, storytelling, campaigns and executive-ready materials.
• Lead executive customer engagements and compelling presentations to strengthen Kerry’s strategic partnership.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Executive stakeholder management

Storytelling & presentations

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Kerry is seeking a Marketing Director for Foodservice Chains to drive the strategic marketing agenda with Sales, Insights, and RD&A. You will lead a two-person team, shape channel strategy, and elevate Kerry’s presence with senior customer stakeholders.

You have 10+ years of B2B marketing experience in foodservice/CPG, strong storytelling and presentation skills, and a proven track record partnering with sales to influence strategic decisions. This role is based in the United States.