Strategic Marketing Director, Foodservice Chains

Kerry; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry, the world's leading taste and nutrition company, is seeking a Marketing Director for Foodservice Chains. This senior role partners with Sales, Insights, RD&A, and cross-functional teams to drive growth and elevate Kerry’s presence with executive customers.

You will lead a two-person team, develop strategic programs, and craft compelling customer narratives that advance the channel strategy and commercial plans across meat, dairy, sauces, and beverages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in B2B marketing.
• Experience partnering with sales teams and influencing senior commercial and customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic marketing agenda for Foodservice Chains in partnership with Sales, Insights, RD&A, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and activate proactive marketing programs and customer-ready narratives, playbooks, demand platforms, and campaigns.
• Equip the sales team with compelling content and tools to drive account growth and customer engagement.
• Translate consumer, category, and channel insights into actionable strategies and commercial plans.
• Oversee end-to-end marketing deliverables, including materials, storytelling, and executive-ready content.

Skills

B2B marketing

Executive engagement

Strategic marketing

Foodservice marketing

Sales collaboration

Education

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

MBA preferred

Job description

Kerry, the world's leading taste and nutrition company, is seeking a Marketing Director for Foodservice Chains. This senior role partners with Sales, Insights, RD&A, and cross-functional teams to drive growth and elevate Kerry’s presence with executive customers.

You will lead a two-person team, develop strategic programs, and craft compelling customer narratives that advance the channel strategy and commercial plans across meat, dairy, sauces, and beverages.