Kerry · 8 hours ago
Global Marketing Director - Global Accounts
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $311K/yrKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Global Marketing Director for Global Accounts serves as the strategic marketing business partner for Kerry’s global commercial foodservice leaders, responsible for developing and executing a global customer engagement plan that drives revenue growth and strengthens Kerry’s position.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Strategic Partnership & Global Account Planning
Act as the lead marketing business partner for global commercial leads and sales teams, leveraging a strong understanding of Kerry’s technology portfolio
Develop customer-centric marketing execution plans aligned with growth objectives for each global account, enhancing Kerry’s value proposition and competitive positioning
Conduct deep-dive analysis of customer needs, trends, and competitive landscape to identify white space and 'Where to Play, How to Win' opportunities
Shape Kerry’s long-term strategic priorities by feeding insights from global foodservice chains into innovation funnels and regional planning processes
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, commercial, regional marketing, insights, sustainability) to create compelling, insights-driven marketing plans at global and regional levels
Define and execute a best-in-class global customer engagement model, ensuring consistent, high-value interactions across global foodservice accounts
Develop customer communication plans for regional teams, including executive-level presentations, thought leadership content, digital and in-person engagements, and tailored commercial initiatives
Collaborate with Kerry’s executive leadership to position Kerry as a strategic thought partner and secure representation at the C-suite level within global accounts
Drive large-scale customer engagement events such as global summits, innovation showcases, and strategic co-creation sessions to strengthen partnerships and enhance brand visibility
Ensure a consistent, compelling narrative across all customer-facing materials, reinforcing Kerry’s sustainable nutrition positioning
Serve as the bridge between global and regional marketing teams, ensuring strategic alignment while allowing for regional customization
Guide and coach regional marketing teams on best practices for positioning Kerry within each account, ensuring consistent messaging and engagement across geographies
Promote cross-regional collaboration by encouraging efficient 'copy and paste' execution plans and sharing best practices
Provide toolkits, frameworks, and guidance to regional teams for seamless execution of global strategies at the local level, including scalable marketing materials
Manage and coach two direct reports: Europe Global Accounts Marketing Lead – driving engagement with global foodservice chain accounts in Europe; Sustainability & Nutrition Lead – advancing Kerry’s sustainable nutrition value proposition across North America global accounts
Qualification
Required
B2B marketing experience, preferably within the food, beverage, ingredients, or adjacent industries
Strong understanding of global foodservice customers, their market dynamics, and go-to-market strategies
Solid knowledge of the beverage industry; strong preference for candidates with flavor industry experience
Demonstrated ability to partner closely with commercial teams to develop and execute marketing strategies that drive growth
Proven ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders
Experience working in a matrixed global organization, collaborating and influencing across multiple functions and geographies
Track record of executing large-scale customer engagement events and creating impactful customer experiences
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable marketing execution plans
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives
Analytical mindset, leveraging insights and data to inform marketing plans, performance tracking, and customer engagement approaches
Hands-on, results-driven marketing leader who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment
Cultural agility and ability to work effectively across diverse global markets and customer segments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Employee Share Plan
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
Food & Drink Business
2025-10-27
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